Infusion Tech

Dougherty Manufacturing•Edgewater, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee designing and process of all fiberglass infusion projects. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Infusion Specialist: • Assist infusion/lamination leadership to coordinate manufacturing activities, train and assist employees in the performance of tasks as needed. • Act as an internal auditor and assist QA inspector to ensure accuracy and quality of the infusion/lamination process based on the designs. • Assist with mold inspection prior to production to make sure mold is correct compared to the designs. • Assist in supervising production activity and help coordinate with relevant departments including supervisors and managers. • Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth and wood bracing materials per production requirements. • Spray chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments - release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers when needed. • Mix catalysts into resins and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures using brushes. • Check completed products for conformity and modify discrepancies if detected. • Work overtime as needed. • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic mathematical skills
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements include dust masks, gloves, safety glasses
Can work in a hot and humid non-climate-controlled environment
Ability to walk up and down a flight of stairs numerous times a day
Ability to work outside
Ability to work in a fast paced, noisy environment
Knowing chemicals, their dangers, safety procedures, mixing procedures and time limits
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Follow safety and health standards – use of protective equipment as required
Ability to work 8+ hour day shifts (sitting, standing, bending and reaching) and moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior marine industry machining is a plus
Prefer knowledge with fiberglass and resin, spray painting, composites, marine material knowledge and marine experience.

Responsibilities

Assist infusion/lamination leadership to coordinate manufacturing activities, train and assist employees in the performance of tasks as needed.
Act as an internal auditor and assist QA inspector to ensure accuracy and quality of the infusion/lamination process based on the designs.
Assist with mold inspection prior to production to make sure mold is correct compared to the designs.
Assist in supervising production activity and help coordinate with relevant departments including supervisors and managers.
Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth and wood bracing materials per production requirements.
Spray chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments - release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers when needed.
Mix catalysts into resins and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures using brushes.
Check completed products for conformity and modify discrepancies if detected.
Work overtime as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management