Fiberglass Technician

The Hinckley Company•Southwest Harbor, ME

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fiberglass Repair Technician, you’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for inspecting, repairing, and finishing fiberglass components to meet Hinckley’s quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with fiberglass repair, surface preparation, sanding, and finishing techniques. If you take pride in quality craftsmanship, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy working with your hands, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements

Experience in an industrial setting, preferably in marine manufacturing or automotive body repair, preferred.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) required.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry more than 25 pounds and up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, push, pull, and work in small or confined spaces.
The role requires concentrated mental and visual attention to perform detailed work to precise quality standards.
Employees may frequently work in conditions involving dust, dirt, heat, fumes, cold, vibration, noise, water, or chemicals.
Must be able to wear a respirator when required for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with fiberglass repair, surface preparation, sanding, gelcoat application, and finishing techniques preferred.
Knowledge of hand tools and power tools, including tape measures, jigsaws, routers, belt sanders, dual-action (DA) sanders, grinders, buffers, drills, and Dremel tools preferred.
Ability to work safely around dust, fumes, chemicals, noise, and other environmental conditions associated with fiberglass repair.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining Hinckley’s standards for quality and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

Examine parts for mold and lamination defects, including cracks, air pockets, and cosmetic flaws.
Grind out defective areas, smooth rough edges and surfaces, cut fiberglass, mix resin and catalyst, and apply patches to achieve the required thickness.
Shape and smooth repaired areas to match the contours of the surrounding surfaces.
Mix gelcoat with catalyst and apply by spraying or brushing repaired surfaces. Touch up imperfections using a paintbrush.
Buff and polish repaired surfaces to achieve the desired finish and appearance.
Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area. Mandatory respirator use is required for certain tasks.
Perform all work to Hinckley quality standards.
Follow established instructions and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.