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 work as a team to install various components to finished products. Finish employees have strong attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively, previous experience with hand tools and installation is preferred. Candidates will be trained in one, or multiple stations, installing wiring, tanks, carpet, lids, electronics, etc.

Job Details:

• This is a first shift position, and the hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Starting pay for this position starts at $14.40/hour.
• 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:

• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools including screw gun, drill, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead
• Wiring Area
  • Be able to cut all holes to run wires/panels/graphs
  • Install premade harnesses
  • Install lights/switches/dashes/graphs
  • Build consoles and install
  • Wire bow section
  • Clean at end of day
• Tank Area
  • Cut boat out
  • Install pumps/tanks/plumbing/wiring back end/jack plates/battery charger/battery boxes
  • Clean at end of day
• Wiring Harness Area
  • Lay out/build wiring harness/blocks/graph harness/trolling motor harnesses
  • Very technical/intricate – ability to have strong attention to detail/instructions
• Carpet Area
  • Be able to install carpet according to order using strong adhesive glue.
  • Be able to install carpet in both boats and lids
• Lids Area
  • Install locks/hinges on lids/shocks
  • Mount all lids/finish components/rod box organizers/rod straps and buckles
• Mounting Area
  • Install trolling motors/flush mounts/seats
  • Install rub rail/silicone/end caps
• Perform other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed.

Essential qualifications include:

• Must meet physical requirements such as heavy lifting, bending, twisting
• Must be able to work in fiberglass (dust/handling fiberglass items/etc.)
• Must be able to handle chemicals (catalyst/resin/foam)
• Must be able to wear safety glasses and hearing protection.
• 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.