Godfrey Marine - Assembly Plant 1

Godfrey Marine, a proud division of Polaris, Inc., is expanding its Elkhart, Indiana team and is looking for Assembly Associates to join the onsite floor. Godfrey Marine builds pontoon and deck boats, blending a close-knit, hands-on manufacturing culture with the stability and benefits of a Fortune 500 leader in powersports and marine innovation.

Whether you’re an experienced marine manufacturing professional or someone ready to learn a rewarding trade, they want to talk. Prior marine or manufacturing experience helps, but a great attitude and strong work ethic can qualify you for full training as part of the team.

On the shop floor, you’ll help craft boats from the ground up, using standard hand and power tools to assemble components, inspecting parts for safety and quality, and working with a cross-functional crew to keep production lines clean, safe, and efficient. The role includes training programs designed to grow your manufacturing skills and advance within the company.

Hands-on craft on the Elkhart line

As an Assembly Associate, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping pontoon and deck boats, assembling high-quality components, structures, hardware, and accessories with a mix of hand tools and air-powered equipment. You’ll inspect finished parts to ensure they meet safety, quality, and craftsmanship standards, and you’ll collaborate with teammates and other departments to keep production moving smoothly and safely.

You'll participate in training programs to broaden your manufacturing skill set and to position yourself for future opportunities within the company, all while keeping the production area tidy and efficient.

What you’ll need to bring to the line

• You can stand, walk, reach, and frequently crouch, bend, and climb throughout a shift
• You’re comfortable working in a non-air-conditioned environment
• You can read prints and use a tape measure to capture measurements
• You have experience with common hand tools and assembly, demonstrated by a bench or simulation test
• You can listen to and follow instructions from Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors, and the Plant Manager
• You recognise the importance of following work instructions to meet daily targets with zero defects
• You have reliable transportation to get to work

• Prior experience in marine or manufacturing environments is a plus
• You’re able to quickly adapt to changes in responsibilities, processes, or schedules

Benefits and practical details

The benefits package includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans; company contributions to Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Real Appeal program; employer-funded short-term and long-term disability; free life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents; two weeks of paid paternity leave; access to the Polaris Assistance Fund; a 5% employer match on 401(k); annual employee stock ownership plans with employer contributions; employee discounts on Polaris products; and free Polaris unit rentals, including off-road vehicles and Slingshot rentals.

PPE on the production floor consists of safety glasses and safety shoes. The job is onsite in Elkhart, IN, and reliable transportation is expected to arrive at work ready to start each shift.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with any bench or simulation test results that prove you can handle the tools and assembly tasks this role demands, especially if you have hands-on tool experience.

Demonstrate the must-have skills by giving concrete examples of reading prints and taking measurements, plus your ability to follow safety and PPE guidelines on the shop floor.

Be ready to talk through a time you followed instructions from Team Leads or Supervisors to hit daily targets with zero defects, and describe how you stayed aligned with quality standards under pressure.

Ask about the training program and what advancement looks like within Production Tier 1, including how long it typically takes to progress and what metrics matter most to the team.