Lamination Manager

FRONT RUNNER BOATWORKS LLC • Green Cove Springs, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lamination Manager leads the lamination department and oversees day-to-day operations to keep production on schedule. The department builds fiberglass boat parts, including decks, hulls, and small parts. The manager leads the team through the hand lay-up process, including applying skincoat and bulkcoat laminate, core materials, and the final layer of laminate. The role also involves familiarity with building plugs and tooling.

Requirements

• Experience in mold/tooling laminating.
• Knowledge of technical controls, including temperature, pressure, tension, resin mix ratios, and cure times.
• Knowledge of proper PPE and ability to enforce safety protocols.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment on a non-climate-controlled factory floor with exposure to heat and humidity and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lamination department and oversee daily operations.
• Keep production on schedule while building fiberglass boat decks, hulls, and small parts.
• Lead the team in the hand lay-up process for skincoat and bulkcoat laminate, core materials, and final laminate layers.
• Maintain the production schedule and achieve daily and weekly goals.
• Monitor output and manage workflow for the teams.
• Control costs against materials.
• Monitor technical process controls, including temperature, pressure, tension, resin mix ratios, and cure times.
• Troubleshoot defects such as delamination, bubbles, and wrinkles.
• Enforce safety protocols, including proper handling of hazardous chemicals, adhesives, resins, and gelcoats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed