Mercury Racing - Youth Apprentice Paint

As an Industrial Youth Apprentice located at our Fond du Lac Mercury Racing Plant, you will join a dynamic team with a winning culture. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a team performing independent work within the Paint Department which supports most of the assembly areas to include the bespoke 500R & QC4 engine platforms along with other varying Sterndrive engines. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: Work safely and efficiently in a manufacturing assembly environment especially when it comes to industrial safety best practices. Inspect parts for unacceptable blemishes and make the Group Lead aware of questionable parts - reference drawings &/or work instructions, as necessary. Operate varying hand tools to include pneumatic sanders, paint mixing equipment, and other paint shop equipment. Perform part prepping activities to include removing from container, body filling, sanding, wiping down, masking, final inspection, and hanging on the paint line. Perform necessary paint prep activities as required including wearing required PPE, selecting the correct color paint(s), mixing paint, and preparing application equipment for product painting. Pay attention to details for a given part being prepped or painted to ensure quality & customer expectations are being met. Follow all Youth Apprentice State Program Guidelines. Never perform a job you don’t feel safe doing and ask questions so this can be the best learning experience possible. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications: Must be a high school student enrolled in the WI Youth Apprenticeship Program A growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve. Desire to be “hands on” and learn the art of prepping & painting World Class Marine Engines. Working Conditions: Small manufacturing environment that is climate controlled as necessary to support the activities being performed. Summer months can be warmer in areas of the plant. 1st shift opportunities. Typical shift time is 5:30 am – 2:00 pm with potential for some shift flexibility. The anticipated pay range for this position is $18-20 hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, and business needs. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.