Everything Has A Reason

Over time this statement became a culture at Bass Cat and Yar-Craft Boats.  A simple tribal tactic, not one that comes from a how-to manual or a mission statement.  It comes with years of building the finest bass and walleye boats in the world.  Our staff compiles hundreds of years of boat-building experience.  We aren’t the new kids on the block, and we know our culture runs deep. 

We uphold a commitment to ensuring each boat is comprised of the finest quality throughout the manufacturing process.  Better resins, better fiberglass, better techniques and not cutting corners in any segment.  It’s not about the price, it’s about the boats and the people that build and run them. 

Job Purpose:

We are looking for the candidate with painting, taping and Gelcoat experience, that enjoys creating quality products and has an eye for detail! This department applies Gelcoat to boat hull and boat deck molds according to production orders. To see our Gelcoat department in action, click the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3DSnnqw8Z8

Job Details:

• This is a second shift position, and the hours are from 4:30 pm to 2:30 am
  • Work week is Sunday night through Thursday night
• Starting pay for this position, including a shift premium, is $16.40/hour
• This position requires wearing a respirator - candidate will be REQUIRED to pass a PFT AND be clean shaven at all times.
• All positions are safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position is any position designated in writing by an employer, in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to drug testing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Spray Gelcoat, check for proper millage, read orders, and apply corresponding color requested.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks.
• Must be able to wear full mask respirator.
• Be able to use small hand tools including gelcoat gun, razor knife and scissors etc.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.

Essential qualifications include:

• Must meet physical requirements such as heavy lifting, bending, twisting
• Must be able to handle chemicals (gelcoat, fiberglass, and resin.)
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must be able to follow directions from supervisors
• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, full- mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Previous Autobody or boat gelcoat painting experience
• Experience with fiberglass or resin
• Forklift experience

When you join our team of Dream Builders, you can join a team that values:

• Growing with a faith-based company that values people, performance, and philanthropy.
• Learning a skilled trade
• Family oriented atmosphere
• Full suite of competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA)
• 401k Plan with weekly match
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacations
• Attendance Bonus and Incentive Bonus Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Bass Cat Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bass Cat Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Bass Cat Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bass Cat Boat Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.