What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Laborer position at Hewes Marine?
Hewescraft welded aluminum fishing boats have been built in Colville, Washington since 1948, and although the brand has become the #1-selling boat in the Pacific Northwest, the Hewes family has kept its production-line facility in the town where it was born. That means an exciting, professional work environment in a small-town atmosphere against the backdrop of the mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers of Eastern Washington. The Colville, Washington area is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping, and more all within minutes of the Hewescraft factory.
Hewes Marine Company has always been an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid vacation, a generous 401(k) matching plan, and paid holidays. If you’ve ever wanted to work in a place that’s dynamic and challenging but live in a place with serious room to breathe, then check out our open positions .
The Production Laborer will perform manual labor tasks and be able to work within multiple Production departments as needed. The Production Laborer position is hourly and will report to the Production Supervisors’ team.
Examples of Position Responsibilities:
- Cross-train within the production departments
- Accurately use a tape measure
- Read and follow instructions.
- Use a variety of tools.
- Lift & move parts or equipment.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate high regard for safety.
- Manage time well.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Perform manual labor tasks.
- With safety in mind, wear appropriate PPE – May include respirators, gloves, ear, and eye protection, etc.
Education/Experience Desired:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous Experience in a Production atmosphere preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Perform manual labor tasks such as using a DA sander to prepare surfaces for painting, taping and draping boats, and cleaning surfaces with metal cleaner.
- Push/Pull occasionally to move parts/equipment to proper location, moving boats to next assembly area. May exert up to 100 pounds of force.
- Lift and carry occasionally up to 35 pounds from floor to waist or table/cart to waist- max distance generally less than 50 feet.
- Manual dexterity/Grasping/Flexing of wrist constantly
- Fine finger manipulation and reaching occasionally.
- Vibratory tasks using DA sander frequently to constantly.
- Repetitive motion frequently
- Kneeling/Crawling frequently required inside of boat.
- Sitting/Standing/Walking occasionally
- Ladder use/Work from ladder frequently to climb in and out of boats.
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE. PPE: PAPR Hood and turbo or N95/99/100 Particulate respirator, chemical resistant gloves or cut resistant gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection.
Seldom: 1-10% of shift Occasional: 11-33% of shift Frequent: 34-66% of shift Constant: 67% of shift
Compensation:
- This position is a full-time, hourly, position within Hewes Marine Company
- Work schedule Monday – Friday
- Some overtime and weekend work are required.
- Wage Range $20.50 – $23.50
- Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid leave, 401 K program with matching, and paid holidays.
To Apply: Email your application AND resume to careers@hewescraft.com. Position will remain open until filled. Hewes Marine Co. Inc is an equal opportunity employer!
Salary : $21 - $24
