Technician Research and Developmement

***THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EVERGLADES BOATS EMPLOYEES - ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED***

Company Description

Everglades Boats is an industry leader in premium offshore fishing boats. Founded in 1997, Everglades provides the ultimate choice for discerning boat owners and knowledgeable big-water anglers. Everglades is a high-end, refined brand that makes a personal statement about the status and savvy of its owner by applying best-in-class fishing amenities, premium-grade materials, and a highly-refined fit and finish. Widely recognized and respected in the industry for its hull performance and ride, Everglades patented RAMPCAP hulls are found throughout its model lineup. Receiving numerous industry awards and an unparalleled reputation for superior performance, Everglades recruits and retains the best talent in the industry.

Job Description

We’re seeking the right team member to create new tooling from engineering design, prints and work instructions for our premium offshore fishing boats. This team member will be involved in every aspect of the process and will assist in the operation of cutting parts on the CNC router by accurately reading engineering prints to accurately build the patterns and plugs. This person will complete flange trimming, grind prepping, tabbing framework, parting molds and will apply a variety of release agents, gelcoats, resins, and fiberglass to patterns, plugs, molds and glass masters. Are you ready and able to work as a team while maintaining the class A process of molds and fiberglass parts? 

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety procedures and company policies 
• Stand, sit or kneel for periods of 10 hours +
• Wear personal protective equipment such as proper eyewear, respirator and hearing protection 
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Use air tools for extended periods of time
• Work overtime as necessary 
• Work in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees

Qualifications

• Hard work, drive, motivation and determination 
• Excellent eye and feel for shaping/trueing surfaces using fillers, grinders, hand blocks, straight line sanders, dual action sanders etc. 
• Previous experience using resins, gelcoat, laminate and core materials
• Removing air pockets (roll out) from laminate using glass rollers and brushes
• Polishing/buffing surfaces to high gloss
• Use of all types of air tools including but not limited to grinders, routers, sanders and polishers

Preferred:

• Ability to accurately read a measuring tape
• Ability to run laminate chop gun
• Spraying gelcoat/tooling using gel rigs, top loader spray guns and pressure pots
• Woodworking skills
• Ability to use all power tools such as table saws, miter saws, band saws, jointers and planers
• Knowledge of non-skid pattern installation techniques 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Constantly operates a computer, phone, and other related office machinery.
• Regularly required to sit; occasionally required to stand/walk/move about the office and factory.
• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Will be required to wear appropriate PPE if moving about the production areas.

Work Environment:

While most duties will be in an office environment, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts when moving through production areas. Noise level in the production areas is moderate to loud and non-climate controlled. 

Everglades Boats is a drug free workplace, and as such conducts pre-employment drug screening upon a conditional offer of employment. 

Everglades Boats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.