Godfrey Marine - Assembly Plant 1

Godfrey Marine, a division of Polaris, Inc., is growing its Elkhart, Indiana operations. The company crafts pontoon and deck boats and blends a tight-knit, hands-on manufacturing culture with the stability and benefits that come from a global industry leader. The opening is for Assembly Associates at the Elkhart facility, with roles across a range of competency levels. If you’re an experienced marine manufacturing pro or someone eager to learn a skilled trade, they want to talk to you. Prior marine or manufacturing experience is a plus, but with a great attitude and a strong work ethic, you’ll be trained on the job.

As an Assembly Associate, you’ll take a hands-on role in bringing world-class boats to life, building components and assemblies from the ground up. You’ll use standard hand and power tools to fit parts, inspect finished work to ensure safety and quality, and work with cross-functional teams to keep production lines clean, safe, and efficient. Training programs are available to expand your manufacturing skill set and open paths for advancement within the company. The role is onsite in Elkhart, and it’s well suited for practical, results-oriented people who want a clear route to growth in a large marine organization.

In short, this is a hands-on, craftsmanship-focused position for those who like building tangible products and improving their skills through training and teamwork.

Assembling world-class pontoons and deck boats

On the shop floor, you’ll assemble high-quality marine components, structures, hardware and accessories using a mix of hand and power tools, making sure every piece aligns with our standards of safety and craftsmanship.

You’ll also inspect finished parts and assemblies to confirm they meet our safety, quality and craft requirements, and you’ll collaborate with teammates to maintain clean, safe, and efficient production lines. Training programs will help you broaden your manufacturing skill set and position you for future opportunities within the business.

Ultimately, the day-to-day work centers on turning plans into tangible boats, while continuously learning and growing within the factory environment.

What you’ll need to start

• Ability to continuously stand, walk, reach, while often crouching, bending, and occasionally climbing during the shift.
• Must be able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Capacity to collaborate professionally with Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors, and teammates to hit daily targets.
• Prior experience with common hand tools used to assemble parts, demonstrated through a bench or simulation test.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow instructions and coaching feedback from leadership.
• Understanding the importance of following work instructions to complete daily targets with zero defects.

• A background in marine or manufacturing work is a plus.
• A great attitude and a solid work ethic help you succeed in this role.

PPE and environment: Safety glasses and safety shoes are required in production areas, and transportation to the Elkhart site is expected to be reliable.

Pay, perks and the practical details

Godfrey Marine offers a broad benefits package, including affordable medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with company contributions to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. An employee assistance program and a Real Appeal program are included, plus employer-funded short-term and long-term disability coverage and free life insurance for employees, spouses and dependents. The package also features two weeks of paid paternity leave, access to the Polaris Assistance Fund, and a matching 401(k) up to 5%. There are annual employee stock ownership plans with employer contributions, discounts on Polaris products, and free Polaris unit rentals, including off-road vehicles and Slingshot rentals.

The role is onsite in Elkhart, Indiana, and employees follow the company’s safety and PPE guidelines. In addition to the PPE requirement noted above, the site expects reliable transportation to get to work each day.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your hands-on tool experience on your resume. If you’ve used air tools such as screw guns, impact guns, caulking guns, staple guns, air ratchets, or sanders, mention the specific tools you’ve worked with and the kinds of assemblies you’ve built.

Be ready to prove the must-have skills during the process. You should be prepared to demonstrate your bench or simulation test performance, and talk about how you read prints and use a tape measure to verify measurements on the job.

In interviews, you’ll likely discuss how you listen to and apply coaching feedback from Team Leads, Group Leaders and Supervisors, and how you stay aligned with daily targets while minimizing defects on a busy line.

Finally, consider asking about the bench testing process and about the training programs that help new Assembly Associates grow, including potential career paths within the Elkhart plant.