Polish and Inspect / Finish / Buff Associate
Sportsman Boats Mfg. · sportsmanboatsmfg.com
SummervilleOn-siteEntry level
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Boat surface inspection, fiberglass repair, and polishing.
Details
- Found
- 31 d ago · posted 2026-09-02
- Location
- Summerville, SC
Full description
Sportsman Boats is looking for Polish and Inspect Associates to inspect the surfaces of our boats looking for defects in the fiberglass finish. You will polish, sand, re-coat, and re-finish the surface to perfection. Our schedule is Monday - Thursday, 5:00 a.m.- 3:45 pm. There are opportunities for overtime based on production needs.
What you will do:
• Inspect boat surfaces for defects such as air bubbles, cuts, cracks, chips, and thickness of fiberglass, etc.
• Use hand and power tools, sanders, and grinders to repair fiberglass surfaces
• Trim excess fiberglass from edge of boat hull
• Polish to perfection using buffers, wax, and towels
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
To be considered you must have:
• Experience and proficiency with basic hand tools , meters, gauges, and power equipment - sanders, buffers, grinders, etc.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Good eye sight
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb in and out of boats and stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet Sportsman's attendance requirements
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ever changing environment
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 competitive pay & quarterly production bonuses
• You will learn from the best in the industry
• Great benefits including 3 weeks 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.
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