Chopper Gun Team Lead

Summary

The Chopper Gun Operator plays an extremely important role in building Sportsman boats. Chopper Gun Operators are responsible for setting up chopper guns correctly and ready to operate at the start of the shift.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Complete TPM daily start up and shut down procedures in AIMSCO for all chop guns in use
• Complete 5S task card for daily tasks, weekly tasks, and monthly tasks
• Perform barcol hardness check to ensure the skin coat is to spec prior to beginning the bulk process
• Ensure the coremat is wetted out/rolled down properly to ensure there are no voids in the laminate
• Ensure the core is wetted out, embedded, and rolled down properly to ensure there are no voids in the laminate
• The bulk coat should be rolled out thoroughly with emphasis on removing as much excess resin as possible
• Verify that the correct catalyst is being used at the correct percentage based off the catalyst chart and shop temperature
• Ensure the transom board is installed flat with no voids
• Perform the glass to resin ratio check daily
• Ensure the chop thickness is correct on all skin coat
• All skin coats should mil at 3oz. Large parts should be milled in 10 different areas. Small parts should be milled in 5 different areas
• Skin coats should be rolled out while using a light to make sure the laminate is defect free
• The skin coats should be rolled out thoroughly and be air free
• Verify that the correct catalyst is being used at the correct percentage based off the catalyst chart and shop temperature
• Perform the glass to resin ratio check daily
• Make sure metal rollers are available and clean for all team members and spares are available
• Keep metal rollers clean and available for all team members, as well as spares
• Ensure that all scissors are clean and sharp, as well as having enough scissors to suit the size of the team
• Ensure your catalytic equipment is filled every shift. There should be no partial, full, or empty jugs in your workstations
• Ensure you have enough material to complete the job
• Inspect the material label and verify that the material is within its shelf life from the date of manufacture
• Ensure that the Sportsman Lamination Standards are met prior to the part leaving your workstation by repairing any affected areas
• Sand surface enough to eliminate spikes to ensure the following laminate layer will be void free
• Use an air nozzle to blow off the mold to remove dust and debris prior to laminating
• Always maintain a safe work environment
  
  

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing
• Ability to speak and read basic English to comply with position, safety, plant & PPE procedures & requirements
• Advanced communication skills to ensure knowledge from the Sportsman Business Management System is communicated to team members
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly desirable
• Experience in the marine/boating industry
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment and requires exposure to chemicals such as gel coat, acetone, etc. This role routinely wears protective clothing and masks. The lamination area is not air conditioned and requires working during hot weather. Requires ability to work in high temperatures during the summer months along with increased humidity.

Physical Demands

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.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Requires lifting, standing, kneeling, bending – getting in and out of boats up to 10 hours per day
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00a.m. – 2:45p.m. Evenings and weekends as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Sportsman Boats is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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