Mold Maintenance Technician

Nautique Boat Company Inc • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.
Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand. Learn more at www.nautique.com.

Job Description: Mold Maintenance and Tooling- Waxes, cleans, inspects, and maintains molds. Sand molds, apply Gelcoat in between pulls, and does any patching and repair work.

Requirements

• Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Follow instructions of the Manager/Supervisor/lead.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses may need a half-mask, dust/mist respirator, and Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- Rollers, sanders, buffers, screwdrivers, drills, razor knife, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass, resin, and gel coat.
• Working concept of prototypes.
• Must be familiar with gelcoat spraying, the amination process, and Bondo applications.
• Must be able to use a fiberglass chop gun.
• Be able to drive a forklift.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment, including a respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc.).
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and prepping the molds for gelcoat. Requires buffing and waxing.
• Responsible for making sure a mold is ready to move on to production.
• Follow instructions of the Manager/Supervisor/lead
• Be able to use small hand tools, including grinders, sanders, screwdrivers, drills, scissors, razor knife, etc.
• Will help in the construction of new molds for the production line.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed