Lamination QC Technician

Sea Fox Boat Company Inc. • Moncks Corner, SC

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About The Position

Sea Fox Boats is seeking an experienced Lamination QC Technician to join its production team. The position inspects fiberglass lamination throughout the boat manufacturing process to ensure materials, workmanship, thickness, bonding, and overall construction meet company quality standards and production specifications. The ideal candidate has marine manufacturing experience, strong knowledge of fiberglass lamination processes, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to a high-quality finished product.

The technician performs visual and physical inspections, uses measuring and inspection equipment, compares completed work with drawings and specifications, documents defects, and works with production personnel to correct quality issues. The role also includes maintaining inspection records and tools, following safety and quality procedures, and collaborating with production and quality teams to support workflow and production goals.

This work takes place in a marine manufacturing environment, inside and around boats at various production stages. It involves exposure to noise, dust, fiberglass materials, resins, and varying temperatures, and requires following safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in marine manufacturing, boat building, fiberglass production, or a similar marine production environment.
• Previous experience with fiberglass lamination, composite manufacturing, or marine quality control.
• Strong knowledge of fiberglass lamination processes and materials.
• Ability to identify common fiberglass and lamination defects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, diagrams, production specifications, and quality standards.
• Ability to accurately measure and inspect completed work.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to recognize quality issues and communicate them clearly to production personnel and leadership.
• Ability to work independently and contribute positively as part of a production team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
• Dependable attendance and ability to meet production schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a marine manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, fiberglass materials, resins, and varying temperatures.
• Comfort working inside and around boats during various production stages.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements required for inspection and quality-control tasks.
• Ability to visually inspect detailed fiberglass and composite surfaces.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fiberglass lamination work throughout production for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Verify the application of fiberglass materials, resin, catalysts, and related materials.
• Inspect laminate thickness, coverage, bonding, tabbing, overlaps, and workmanship.
• Identify air pockets, dry spots, resin-rich areas, delamination, improper bonding, voids, and other defects.
• Perform visual and physical inspections of completed lamination work.
• Use measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify workmanship and specifications.
• Compare completed work against production drawings, work instructions, specifications, and quality standards.
• Document quality issues and communicate defects or concerns to production leadership.
• Work with laminators and production personnel to identify causes of quality issues and ensure corrections are made.
• Inspect repaired or reworked areas to verify corrections were completed properly.
• Monitor recurring quality issues and communicate trends or concerns to leadership.
• Help ensure boats move through production with consistent, high-quality lamination workmanship.
• Follow established quality-control procedures, production processes, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and required quality documentation.
• Keep the work area organized and properly care for inspection tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with production and quality personnel to maintain workflow and meet production goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill level.
• Stable work environment with opportunities for growth.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a team building high-quality boats recognized throughout the marine industry.

What This Job Offers

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