Job Description

Job Title: Hull Assembler - Aluminum Boat Manufacturing


Location: St. Peter, MN

Reports To: Fabrication and Hull Supervisor

Company: Alumacraft Boat Company


At Alumacraft, we build more than just boats--we build community. As a proud leader in aluminum boat manufacturing, we are committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering a family-oriented, employee-centered, and fun working environment. We offer a full range of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% match, and a lifestyle benefits package which includes monetary incentives based on tenure, performance and attendance.


Position Summary:


This position exists to support production of aluminum fishing boats by assembling various sized hulls built to high quality specifications.


The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $23.71.


Key Responsibilities:

+ Read and follow engineering drawings, specifications, work orders, SWIs and safety data sheets. + Inspect and use overhead hoists, hull positioners, pneumatic rivet guns, pneumatic drills, bucking bars and other hand and portable tools.
+ Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
+ Position and secure workpieces using overhead hoists, mechanical devices or manual manipulation.
+ Align and clamp workpieces together using hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises in preparation for securing together with screws or rivets.
+ Secure material together using rivets, pneumatic hammers, bucking bars, pop rivets, drills and screws.
+ Check all parts for quality which includes aesthetically pleasing rivet finishes and passing leak tests.
+ Test boats by placing them in a test tank with an overhead hoist and utilizing a pneumatic press to apply pressure.
+ Mark or tag material with proper identifiers.
+ Clean work area and maintain walkways free of litter and clutter, clean machines, sweep aluminum chips and other debris, keep personal effects stored appropriately.
+ Participate in daily morning meetings including stretching activities, assist with incident investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality improvements.
+ Follow all internal processes and procedures including incident reporting, rework escalation, and stop-call-wait.
+ Assist in training other employees on equipment and department procedures, engage in effective conversations with team members and leaders, escalate and discuss issues or potential issues to leads and supervisors.
+ Aid in other areas as needed.


Qualifications:

+ At least 1 year of manufacturing experience which includes daily use of basic hand-held power tools. + Knowledge of reading prints/shop cards and schedules
+ Operation of hand tools, pneumatic drills and hammers, bucking bars, jigs, and fixtures.
+ Ability to stand, kneel, crawl and work for several hours in various positions either on a concrete floor or within a boat.
+ Ability to manually move product and materials through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.
+ Ability to prioritize jobs and communicate necessary information to peers and supervisors.
+ The operator should exhibit patience and practicality while working under pressure.
+ Basic understanding of general safety operating procedures of hand tools, lifting devices and other machines.
+ Read operating manuals, written programs, and written instructions.
+ Follow instructions and effectively execute procedures; inspect and don appropriate PPE.
+ Courage and willingness to stop and question unsafe work.
+ History of steady employment with steady and reliable attendance.


Preferred Experience:


Experience with quality systems in a customer driven manufacturing environment.


Work environment:


Kneeling, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, reaching with weight, squatting, climbing stairs, exposure to heat, exposure to noise. May spend time outdoors in adverse weather conditions.


Why Join Us?

Employee-centered culture that values your contributions. Family-oriented atmosphere where work-life balance matters. Fun and engaging workplace with supportive local leadership. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Employee Boat Use Program * Employee Discount Program