Lamination Technician

Brunswick Boat Group•Vonore, TN

About The Position

The Lamination Technician performs elementary and routine mixing and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surfaces using hand tools. The role uses open-mold and vacuum-infusion processes and works with resins, gelcoats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives. The technician installs wood and other components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds; locates parts by hand or using blueprints, work instructions, tools, or fixtures; sands fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds; and operates power tools and overhead hoists. The position requires following safety, chemical-handling, personal protective equipment, and quality standards. Work takes place in a fast-paced, noisy manufacturing environment and may be in a non-air-conditioned area, at heights, or in limited spaces near coworkers. Employees must be able to work extended shifts and perform the physical activities described in the posting.

Requirements

Ability to work shifts of 10 or more hours while standing, bending, and reaching.
Ability to climb on and through stairs, molds, and staging throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility to work planned and unplanned overtime to meet company goals.
Dependability and reliability demonstrated through prior work or professional experience.
Ability to work well with team members.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers and in areas with limited space.
Ability to use hand, battery-powered, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment.
Must follow required PPE practices, including use of respirators, gloves, chemical-resistant aprons, and chemical-resistant suits.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Forklift, overhead hoist, computer, fiberglass, and/or gel-coat application skills.
Three or more years of manufacturing experience.
Marine industry experience.

Responsibilities

Mix and lay up composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surfaces.
Use open-mold and vacuum-infusion processes.
Work with resins, gelcoats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives.
Install wood and other components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds.
Locate parts manually or by using blueprints, work instructions, tools, or fixtures.
Sand fiberglass hulls, decks, and small-part molds.
Operate hand, battery-powered, pneumatic, and other power tools, including saws, drills, and grinders, as well as overhead hoists.
Follow safety standards and procedures, including chemical-handling standards and PPE requirements.
Adhere to quality standards and new standards as processes evolve.