About this position

Sportsman Boats Mfg. is looking for a Chopper Gun Operator to play an extremely important role in building Sportsman Boats and leading the pace of the Lamination teams through operation set-up, maintenance, and break down of the chopper guns.

What you will do:

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

To be considered you must have:

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

Why should you consider joining the Sportsman team?

We promote from within on a regular and consistent basis
Every employee is offered lean manufacturing and 5s training
Our employees are treated with respect
We offer quarterly production bonuses
You will learn from the best in the industry
Great benefits including 10 days paid time off, insurance, 401k, and more!

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

Apply online or come by our plant at 113 Sportsman Way, Summerville, SC 29483.