Job Description

Job Title: Tacker

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Upholstery Team Leader

Pay Range: $18.50 - $21.75

Location Orlando, Florida

Why Regal?

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Purpose: Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission: With God’s help, we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

Regal Boats is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tacker to join our Upholstery team. The Tacker plays a key role in securing upholstery materials to boat interiors with precision, contributing to the exceptional quality our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Secure pre-sewn upholstery covers and materials to boat interiors using pneumatic staplers and tackers.
2. Stretch, align, and fit upholstery materials smoothly over foam and structural components.
3. Inspect work to ensure a tight fit, wrinkle-free surfaces, and high-quality appearance.
4. Perform minor adjustments and trimming as needed to achieve proper fit and finish.
5. Follow daily production schedules and work instructions with accuracy.
6. Communicate with the sewing and assembly teams to ensure seamless production flow.
7. Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety and quality standards.
8. Adhere to production deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
9. Perform basic tool maintenance, such as clearing jams or replacing staples.
10. Support other Upholstery Department tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. A minimum of 1 year of experience with upholstery tacking, furniture assembly, or a similar hands-on trade is preferred.
2. Ability to operate pneumatic staplers, tackers, and hand tools safely and effectively.
3. Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship standards.
4. Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, pulling, stretching, and kneeling.
5. Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
6. Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
7. Ability to work a 10-hour shift and flexible to work planned and unplanned overtime.
8. Conversational English skills and the ability to understand work instructions.
9. Commitment to wearing and maintaining proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Work Environment
Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time being on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. 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, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. 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 Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.