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Description
REVEL BOATS
Job Title: Chopper Gun Operator Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Operations Supervisor Revision Date: October 29, 2026
Company Bio: At Revel Boats, we build more than pontoons, we build pride into every detail and every role. If you value quality work, collaboration, and being part of something that’s growing fast and built to last, you’ll feel at home here.
Job Purpose: A Chopper Gun Operator sprays layers of fiberglass and resin to hull and decks. This role requires attention to detail and technical skills in operating spray equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Able to identify the different hulls and decks to be laminated.
- Mixing resins and catalysts to the correct ratios
- Operating the chopper gun to apply fiberglass and resin mixtures evenly over the mold
- Adjust spray settings to achieve the desired thickness and finish.
- Inspect applied layers for uniformity and thickness.
- Performing touch-ups and repairs as needed to ensure a smooth finish.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in setting up, operating, and maintaining chopper guns.
- Ability to mix resins and catalysts to the correct ratios.
- Skills in cleaning and preparing molds and surfaces before applying fiberglass.
- Knowledge of proper spraying techniques to ensure an even and smooth finish
- Ability to apply fiberglass evenly and accurately to avoid defects.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent level of training
- Some knowledge of FRP and composites
- Knowledge of production process and quality control
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
- Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
- Must be able to wear respirator.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
- Be able to drive a forklift when necessary.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
Americans with Disability Specifications The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, a normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment. Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments. Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Revel Boats provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Revel Boats complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Revel Boats expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Revel Boats employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.