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:

Assists the Repair Department with production and warranty repairs.  Inspects for defects in gelcoat surfaces and performs repairs as needed.

Job Details:

• This position requires EXPERIENCE in gelcoat repair to qualify for an interview.
• This is a first shift position, and the hours are from 7:00 am to e:30 pm
• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate tools, such as: buffers, spray guns, and grinders.
• Assist Repair and Warranty to ensure on-time scheduled repairs.
• Inspects completed fiberglass boat bodies, hulls, and parts for defects and blemishes.
• Repair top caps and boat hulls by forming fiberglass by sanding, buffing, and spraying.
• Diagnose, isolate malfunctions, and repair all malfunctions found.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using various tools as needed.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
• Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
• Fit and assemble parts to make repairs.
• Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
• File, grind, shim, and adjust various parts to properly fit them together.
• Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
• Select production input materials.
• Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
• Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
• Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
• Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
• Fit and assemble standard parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools. Verify dimension and alignment, using measuring instruments.
• Must be able to read work orders and see that all repairs are completed.
• Perform other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in non-climate controlled environment.
• Be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary to move equipment around in the department.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

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
• Competitive benefits
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• 401k with weekly match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Time
• Employee Appreciation Celebrations.
• Attendance bonuses, referral bonuses, end of the year profit sharing

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.