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.   Powered by JazzHR