Boat Builders: Composite Infusion Specialist - Varatti

Author:
Marilou Griswold
Publish date:
Apr 18, 2022

This is your opportunity to be a part of something special. We are recruiting team members that love the excitement and pride that comes with building boats! This your chance to take all your training, skills and experience and elevate to the next level as you will join a passionate team of builders that have created a game changer in the world of watersports. If you love boats, creating with your hands and working on a stellar team, apply today!

SUMMARY: As an Infusionist you will manage all aspects of the vacuum resin infusion lead position including the materials, equipment, process, and procedures for our boats. You will work closely with gelcoaters and the open lamination / skin coating team. It is your responsibility to ensure all parts are properly infused to specification, best practices, and industry standards to the highest level of quality.

Optional 4x10’s, 2nd Shift positions exist. Extremely Competitive Pay, Benefits & Relocation Available

Essential Responsibilities:

Reinforce and promote all Core Values in daily interactions with coworkers and customers
Bag all parts, set feed lines, flow media and materials for new parts: exclusively in-mold
Inspect and test all tooling of decks, hulls, and LRTM small parts, protecting and preserving tools
Manage and maintain primary and secondary hi/low vacuum pumps & lines
Inventory and manage all infusion materials, resins, fiberglass, adhesives, and tools for performing infusion, order and forecast intelligently and efficiently based on production schedule
Laminate fiberglass by layers via rollers, brushes and shaping to tool with precision to eliminate voids
Develop, evolve, and continuously improve work instructions
Work with engineering on glass lamination kit design and modification for ease of manufacturing
Debag and dispose of consumables and own a clean workspace before during and after infusing
Troubleshoot, perform leak detection and supervision of infusion process within entire department
Store and transport chemicals and equipment safely and efficiently to standards
Promote and foster a safe work environment

Education/Experience:

Marine manufacturing preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience of resin infusion parts
Experience troubleshooting, cleaning, monitoring pump systems and managing vacuum levels
Expertise in layup, setup, leak prevention and detection
Ability to work up to a 10-hour shift standing, kneeling, climbing
Comfortable wearing PPE including suit, respiratory, gloves and chemical resistant accessories
Attention to detail and strives for lamination perfection
Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff
Demonstrated ability to effectively observe, teach, coach, and motivate peer infusionists

Additional Positions Available: