About This Role
This role requires precision, skill, and a strong understanding of welding techniques specific to aluminum to assemble boat structures and components. It suits a detail-oriented, safety-conscious individual who takes pride in their work.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications
- Measure, cut, shape, drill, and prepare aluminum, steel, fiberglass, or other materials according to production requirements
- Fabricate boat components, including frames, decks, rail systems, consoles, brackets, flooring supports, and other structural assemblies
- Assemble fabricated components using welding, fastening, riveting, adhesives, or other approved manufacturing methods
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and gauges
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications
- Identify and report defects, material shortages, or production concerns to supervisors
- Operate fabrication equipment safely, including saws, presses, grinders, drill presses, shears, and other hand and power tools
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements
- Work collaboratively with welders, assemblers, quality technicians, engineering, and production leadership to meet daily production goals
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow
- Follow all company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety regulations
- Crosstrain and perform other manufacturing duties as assigned to support production needs
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Proven experience as a Fabricator, preferably in a boat manufacturing or marine environment
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols
- Strong knowledge of various fabricating techniques, processes, and equipment for aluminum
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Good manual dexterity and physical stamina
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and take direction
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. (above the head)
- Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to climb, squat, bend, and kneel
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
