Lamination Technician I
About The Position
Performs elementary and routine mixing and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surfaces using hand tools. Uses open-mold and vacuum-infusion processes and works with resins, gel coats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives. Installs wood and other components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds. Locates parts using detailed blueprints, work instructions, tools, or fixtures; sands fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds. Operates power tools and overhead hoists. The position requires working in a hot, humid, non-climate-controlled, fast-paced, and noisy environment. Work includes standing, bending, reaching, climbing on and through stairs, molds, and staging, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must follow safety, chemical-handling, PPE, and quality standards. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; overtime is frequently required on Fridays based on scheduling needs, and shifts or work times may change according to business needs. An hourly shift differential and a $2.00 lamination premium are available in addition to base pay. The anticipated base pay range is $19.65–$25.50 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Ability to use hand, battery-powered, and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to speak, read, understand, and write English fluently.
- Ability to work a 10-or-more-hour shift while standing, bending, and reaching, and to climb on and through stairs, molds, and staging throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a hot, humid, non-climate-controlled, fast-paced, and noisy environment, including close proximity to coworkers and areas with limited space.
- Availability for the Monday–Thursday 5:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule and overtime, including planned and unplanned overtime to meet company goals; Friday overtime is frequently required based on scheduling needs.
- Must follow safety standards and procedures, including chemical-handling standards and PPE requirements.
- Must adhere to quality standards and evolving processes.
- Must demonstrate dependability and reliability through prior work or professional experience.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work well with teams.
- PPE requirements include respirators, gloves, chemical-resistant aprons, and chemical-resistant suits.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift skills.
- Overhead hoist skills.
- Computer skills.
- Fiberglass and/or gel-coat application skills.
Responsibilities
- Mix and lay up composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surfaces.
- Use open-mold and vacuum-infusion processes.
- Work with resins, gel coats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives.
- Install wood and other components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds.
- Locate parts using blueprints, work instructions, tools, or fixtures.
- Sand fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds.
- Operate power tools, including saws, drills, and grinders, and operate overhead hoists.
- Follow safety standards and procedures, including chemical-handling requirements and PPE requirements.
- Adhere to quality standards and new standards as processes evolve.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
- Health Savings Account with company contribution.
- Wellbeing program.
- Product purchase discounts.
- Hourly shift differential.
- Lamination premium of $2.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
