Freedom Boat Club - Mobile Patch & Detail Technician

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Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

At Freedom Boat Club, we are committed to delivering an exceptional boating experience to our Freedom Boat Club customers. Our network of boat clubs offers a wide range high-quality boats, outstanding customer service, and expert Marine Operating Centers, all fueled by our passion for the boating lifestyle.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Marine Operating Center as a Mobile Patch & Detail Technician. In this dynamic role, you will assess, make minor fiberglass, engine and upholstery repairs, ensuring our customers receive a top-tier boating experience. Your hands-on expertise will be crucial in delivering high-quality workmanship.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving, enjoy working with your hands, and want to embark on an exciting career in the marine industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using spray gun with paint, buffer with wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and/or paste
• Hand tools may include gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffer, drill, or other specialty tools and fixtures
• Responsible for parts inspection and understand fiberglass finish or basic use of abrasives
• Works following specific job instructions, frequently reading and providing verbal and/or written status of part completion
• May include handling and application of solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax along with proper disposal
• Ability to recognize and protect precious boat components while performing finishing duties
• Deep cleanse, remove mold, and apply protective products to upholstery
• Light repair as needed for vessel
• Anything else needed or asked upon

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using spray gun with paint, buffer with wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and/or paste
• Hand tools may include gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffer, drill, or other specialty tools and fixtures
• Responsible for parts inspection and understand fiberglass finish or basic use of abrasives
• Works following specific job instructions, frequently reading and providing verbal and/or written status of part completion
• May include handling and application of solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax along with proper disposal
• Ability to recognize and protect precious boat components while performing finishing duties
• Deep cleanse, remove mold, and apply protective products to upholstery
• Light repair as needed for vessel
• Valid Driver's License
• Anything else needed or asked upon

Travel Requirements:

• This position is mobile and expected to travel across the state of Florida on a daily basis

Working Conditions:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements could include full face respirators, dust masks, gloves, and chemical resistant suits
• Ability to work a 10 hour shift standing, bending, reaching
• Moderate lifting ability up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment (may be above 100 ambient degrees or below 10 ambient degrees in areas of production)
• Ability to work in a fiberglass dust environment and a fast paced, noisy environment
• Ability to work overtime (planned and unplanned)

The anticipated pay range for this position is$18.50 to $25.50, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Freedom Boat Club:

Freedom Boat Club – the world’s largest members-only boat club – was founded in 1989 in Sarasota, Florida. Today, the Clubs 400 locations welcome hundreds of members to its docks each day to enjoy a day on the water while we take care of the rest including fueling, cleaning, maintenance, and more.

With over 30 years of Boating Made Simple®, Freedom Boat Club (a division of Brunswick Corporation) continues to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything that we do. We are always looking for hardworking, motivated and competitive people who share our passion for getting others out on the open waters. To learn more about open positions within the Freedom Boat Club, please visit the Brunswick Corporation Careers page.

Next is Now!  

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 hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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Salary : $19 - $26