Full-Time

Parts Inspector/Finish Repair Technician

Updated on 8/23/2026

Brunswick

Brunswick

501-1,000 employees

Marine propulsion systems and boat manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$20.80 - $25.75/hr

Vonore, TN, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
OSHA

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Two to three years of boat-building experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of hand tools is required.
  • Ability to read and understand prints and production schedules is required.
  • Ability to work with suspended loads and perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability to maintain effective written and verbal communication is required.
  • Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive manner is required.
  • Excellent attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies in parts and components is required.
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and comply with safety policies, personal protective equipment requirements, and safe-work practices is required.
  • Understanding of basic terminology related to OSHA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies is required.
  • Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Build and repair fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using hand tools and specialty tools, including gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills.
  • Inspect parts and apply knowledge of fiberglass finishes and basic abrasives.
  • Handle and apply solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, including proper disposal.
  • Follow specific job instructions and provide verbal or written status updates on part completion.
  • Recognize and protect boat components while performing finishing duties.
  • For Tech II, demonstrate proper gel-to-catalyst chemical mixing by calculating component levels and mixing to standard temperatures.
  • For Tech II, complete repair work within the specified timeframe for dual-action sand marks and blemishes, pits, pinholes, craters, cracks, mold marks, air voids, takeoff, and buff defects while meeting gel-coat surface acceptance criteria.
  • Report all hazards to the supervisor immediately.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous quality-control or inspection experience, preferably in a manufacturing or marine environment, is preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with precision measuring tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines, is preferred.
  • Ability to identify and resolve quality issues and recommend corrective actions is preferred.
  • Ability to meticulously document inspection findings and maintain accurate records is preferred.

Brunswick designs, manufactures, and markets recreational marine products in propulsion systems, engine parts, and boats. Its engines power boats, while its parts and accessories support maintenance and upgrades, and its fiberglass and aluminum boats serve fishing, cruising, and other activities. The company differentiates itself with a global, end-to-end product and service ecosystem that covers propulsion, parts, and boats for a wide network of boat builders, dealers, and distributors in more than 170 countries. Its goal is to be the worldwide supplier of complete marine recreation solutions, helping customers design, build, and operate compatible boats, propulsion, and parts.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mettawa, Illinois

Founded

1845

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales rose 7.7% to $1.56 billion; adjusted EPS hit $1.56.
  • Brunswick raised 2026 guidance on July 30 after gross margin expanded to 28.1%.
  • IEEPA refunds added roughly $30 million in Q2, with $60–$70 million expected in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Brunswick still carries tariff exposure: Section 301 and Canadian tariffs add about $5 million.
  • Boat demand depends on financing; a 2026 rate reversal would slow dealer orders.
  • If Mercury loses OEM share to Yamaha, Brunswick's integrated model unravels.

What makes Brunswick unique

  • Mercury Marine owns premium outboard share and hardware-software integration across Navico, boats, clubs.
  • Freedom Boat Club reached 450 global locations on June 23, 2026, creating recurring revenue.
  • Textron's TSUNAMI contract shows Brunswick's propulsion and electronics win defense autonomous-boat work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid Work Options

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