Patcher Full Time NEW

Job Description

Company: Rec Boat Holdings, LLC
Department: Lamination
Job Title: Patcher

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5:00am-1:30pm

Position Summary

The Patcher is responsible for patching, repairing, and finishing fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces on boats. This role plays a critical part in ensuring overall product quality, appearance, and safety standards are met or exceeded.

Qualifications

• Previous fiberglass, lamination, or auto body repair experience preferred
• Ability to work with small hand tools
• Strong attention to detail with an excellent eye for finish quality
• Self-motivated and able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Patch, repair, and finish fiberglass and gelcoat on boats
• Inspect work to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded on each boat
• Identify and communicate quality-related issues to management promptly
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Promote teamwork, quality, and safety within the department
• Properly clean up tools, materials, and workspaces at the end of tasks and shifts
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling tools and materials
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in confined spaces and awkward positions inside boat hulls
• Visual acuity required to inspect surfaces for defects and ensure finish quality

Respirator Use & PPE Requirements

• Position requires the use of a respirator while performing certain patching, sanding, or finishing tasks
• Must be able to successfully complete a respirator medical evaluation, fit test, and training in accordance with company and OSHA requirements
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respirators, safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, and hearing protection

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and assembly environment involving fiberglass and gelcoat processes
• The position is routinely exposed to heat, particularly during warmer months and in enclosed work areas
• Exposure to fiberglass dust, sanding debris, fumes, and odors is common; appropriate ventilation and PPE are provided
• The work area may involve moderate to high noise levels from tools, equipment, and surrounding production activity; hearing protection may be required
• Adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements is mandatory to ensure a safe working environment

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, in what year and what was the nature of the offense?
• Are you a military veteran? If so, what branch did you serve?

Work Location: In person