Godfrey Marine - Assembly Plant 1

Godfrey Marine is growing its Elkhart operation, adding full-time, on-site Assembly Associates to the team. As a proud division of Polaris, Inc., a Fortune 500 leader in powersports and marine innovation, the company blends a hands-on, local manufacturing culture with the backing and benefits of a global organization. This role suits people who like rolling up their sleeves, building tangible products, and exploring growth opportunities in a factory setting.

The position lives in Elkhart, Indiana, where the assembly work centers on pontoon and deck boats. Prior marine or manufacturing experience can help, but the team is committed to training the right attitude and work ethic, so newcomers with a strong drive are encouraged to apply.

As an Assembly Associate, you’ll be hands-on on the shop floor, helping to craft class-leading pontoons and deck boats from start to finish. You’ll use a mix of standard hand and power tools to assemble components, inspect parts and assemblies for safety and quality, and collaborate with teammates across functions to keep production lines clean, safe and efficient. The role also includes participating in training programs designed to grow your skills and advance you within the company.

Hands-on assembly on the pontoon line

On a typical day, you’ll help bring boats from the ground up by fitting components, structures, hardware and accessories, then verify that everything meets the company’s safety and craft standards. You’ll work with colleagues from different areas to sustain orderly, safe and productive lines and take part in ongoing training to broaden your manufacturing skill set and open doors for advancement.

The essentials you need

The role is structured to accommodate a range of starting points, from no experience to roughly six months in similar work, and it relies on a handful of core abilities.

• You can stand, walk, reach, and frequently crouch, bend and climb during your shift.
• You’re able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• You communicate professionally with team leads, group leaders and supervisors to hit daily targets.
• You have hands-on experience with common assembly tools, demonstrated by a bench or simulation test.
• You listen well and follow instructions and coaching from team leads, group leaders, supervisors and the plant manager.
• You understand the importance of following work instructions to achieve daily targets with zero defects.

Nice-to-haves can make a difference, especially when it comes to teamwork and adapting to changes on the floor.

• You can communicate clearly with leads, supervisors and management in a professional manner.
• You’re flexible and can adjust to changes in duties, processes or schedules as needed.

Pay, perks and practical details

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Elkhart, IN. Godfrey Marine offers a broad benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental and vision coverage, company contributions to health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, a Real Appeal program, and employer-funded short- and long-term disability. The company also provides life insurance at no cost for employees, spouses and dependents, two weeks of paid paternity leave, access to the Polaris Assistance Fund, 401(k) with matching up to 5%, annual employee stock ownership plan contributions, discounts on Polaris products, and free Polaris unit rentals for employees. PPE requirements apply, including safety glasses and protective shoes inside production areas.

All this sits alongside the core stability of a nationwide organization, with the hands-on role anchored in Elkhart’s boat-building community. Details like schedule or travel are not specified in this description.

Tips for this assembly role

Lead your resume with evidence of physical readiness and the environments you’ve worked in, emphasizing the ability to stand for long periods and to operate in a non-air-conditioned shop.

Show concrete proof of hands-on tool work and the bench or simulation test you’ve completed, illustrating your ability to assemble parts and follow precision guidelines.

Be ready to discuss how you listen to and apply feedback from leads and supervisors, and how you stay aligned with safety and PPE rules on the floor.

Ask about training timelines and what constitutes a successful Tier 1 performance, including how that progress leads to advancement within the company.