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 hardworking individuals to roll layers of fiberglass and resin to hulls and decks. This will include use of rollers, brushes, and a fiberglass gun. Layup employees also insert metal reinforcement pieces into the boat parts, do some light sanding and grinding and other duties as assigned. 

Job Details:

• This is a first shift position, and the hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Starting pay for this position is $15.40/hour
• Passing a respirator fit test, wearing a respirator, and being clean shaven are REQUIRED
• 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 AND a respirator evaluation test.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to identify the different hulls and decks that are to be laminated.
• Operates a variety of power tools including but not limited to scissors, drills, grinders, and overhead hoists
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks
• Perform other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed.
• Must be flexible and willing to cross train within the department

Essential qualifications include:

• Be able to meet some physical requirements such as heavy lifting, bending, twisting
• Wear necessary PPE, including a half-mask respirator
• Work with a variety of tools and chemicals
• Must be able to follow directions from supervisors

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Previous work in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with fiberglass or resin

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.