Cobalt TN Repair Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Cobalt TN - Lenoir, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title: Detail Technician 
Department: Detail
Reports To: Department Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary: Repair of hulls and/or decks to Cobalt standards while following safety protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Wipe down, buff, and inspect each part to identify flows or damage.  Done by manually wiping part off using towel and acetone, buffing the part (removing wax and wiping off compound), visually identifying and marking flaw with grease pencil.
 Sand and buff problem area to make a smooth, shiny surface.  Done by sanding manually or with power sander, then buffing with air powered buffer until smooth.
 Cut flaws out of fiberglass to remove problem area by using router or razor blade.  Then mix gel coat and catalyst filling in hole with mixture using tongue depressor.
 Paint over thin or damaged areas of gel coat to create flawless surface.
 Correct crooked paint lines to create straight paint lines.
 Repair major areas in hull or deck to correct errors made while cutting.
 Repairing areas that are damaged during assembly.
 Inspecting, repairing, and finessing boat at the end of the line.
 Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications: Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Verbal instruction & comprehension are key in this role. Ability to read and interpret documented procedures.

Mathematical Skills: Basic Math

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize and solve problems on the go.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N 
a. Sits 1 hours
b. Stands 4 hours
c. Walks 4 hours
d. Drives 1 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area 
Maximum: 75 (lbs) Frequently: 25 (lbs) Occasionally: 50 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:
a. Simple Grasping: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
b. Pushing/Pulling: Right,   Frequent Left, Frequent
c. Fine Manipulation: Right,   Frequent Left, Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 
a. Right: Frequent Left: Frequent

Employee is required to perform these activities: 
a. Bending At Waist: Frequent
b. Squatting: Frequent
c. Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Frequent
d. Kneeling On Ground: Frequent
e. Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequent

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE 
requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions.
Safety glasses and closed toe shoes required when on production floor. Chemical resistant gloves. 
Exposed to all weather conditions. Typical 10-hour workday with overtime without notice.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.
Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time. 
Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.