Lowe Boats Warranty Repair Technician

Posted:
8/25/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Lebanon, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

About Us:

Lowe(R) Boats has been a leader in the aluminum boat industry for over 40 years. From bass boats, Jon boats, deep-vee boats to pontoon boats, these boats are built for fun, built to fish and built to last. We're looking for people who love what they do. At Lowe Boats, we work hard, and play harder. We're seeking individuals who are energetic, positive and enthusiastic about their day-to-day positions and are willing to commit their time, knowledge and creativity to help us grow Lowe Boats. Because at the end of the day, we're building on tradition, and we're selling fun!

Position Summary:

Repair boat hulls and/or interiors. A variety of tasks are performed repairing the boat using power and non-power hand tools working from specifications and schematic drawings. Performs painting, cleaning and foaming tasks on repair boats. A variety of painting duties are performed including prep work and re-paint. Perform installation of various components in boats. A variety of installation tasks are performed building the front, middle and back of each boat using power and non-power hand tools while working from specifications and schematic drawings.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Apply high energy, self motivation and initiative to learn and be trained on various types of equipment and processes.
  • Ability to safely and effectively use high-speed pneumatic power tools (drills, drivers, rivet guns, etc.), hand tools, and bulky steel rivet buckers and mallets.
  • Boat hulls are an aluminum riveted component parts product; employees must be able to effectively drill, rivet, and buck rivets in all positions (sitting, kneeling, and standing) while maintaining safe and effective control of high-speed pneumatic tools and steel rivet buckers.
  • Must be able to read drawings and specifications
  • Complete required documentation of boat repairs and parts for repair purposes
  • Daily job duties will be varied and dynamic.
  • Workload will be tracked via daily schedules and assignments requiring responsibility and accountability for quality and timeliness of completion.
  • Ability to perform job functions safely and effectively in a fast-paced, noisy environment while wearing all required PPE (including; eye, hearing, hand, knee, foot, etc.).
  • Practice good housekeeping.
  • Utilize pneumatic drill and drivers to install misc. items such as(but not limited to) floors, platform, live wells, seat hardware, fuel lines, navigational lights and wiring harnesses, install control cables, steering mechanisms, seat hardware, fuel lines, bilge pumps, navigational lights, wiring harnesses console, windshield, operating controls, wiring harnesses, and accessories
  • Transfer fuel tank to interior of boat, secure to bulkheads and install fuel lines, control cables, steering mechanism
  • Prepare boat as needed for next department
  • Compliance to safety policies and procedures is required, as well as identifying risks and hazards prior to job completion.
  • Requires standing, bending and twisting for a 10-hour shift. Lifting and working overhead within prescribed safety limitations. Working at heights: work platforms; etc.
  • Sand boat to prepare for re-paint
  • Must be able to obtain certification for misc. company vehicles and/or equipment.
  • Basic housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed
  • Other duties as deemed necessary

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Three months experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
  • Detailed and organized person.
  • Computer skills preferred.
  • Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen and LSS a plus.
  • Ability to perform job functions safely and effectively in a fast-paced, noisy environment while wearing all required PPE (including; eye, hearing, hand, knee, foot, etc.).
  • Ability to effectively communicate, train, and perform all required job functions with a work partner while in close proximity with other co-workers.
  • Possess a positive work attitude, willingness to learn all departmental job functions, and adhere to safety and quality requirements.

Work Environment:

Regularly required to work at heights on platforms, lifting parts and pieces up to 50 lbs, traveling up and down stairs on a constant basis, sitting, squatting and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead, traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day. Exposed to noise, dust, fumes and odors on a daily basis.  Physical exertion is required.

About the Company:

At Lowe, we make great family memories! Lowe was founded in 1971 to build high value aluminum boats and canoes to fit a family's boating needs. Since then, Lowe has created generations of family memories through great times on the water and has developed quite a reputation among experienced boaters for building high quality, yet affordable aluminum boats to suit almost any need. As the years have passed, second and third generations of families have returned to Lowe for more of these great times on the water. Learn more about Lowe Boats at www.loweboats.com

Brunswick Corporation and all subsidiaries are deeply dedicated to diversity in the workplace.  Brunswick loves Veterans!  All Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.  We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans).

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We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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