Laminator

The Hinckley Company • Ellsworth, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic lamination of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks, hulls, fiberglass bodies and parts for assembly. May remove fiberglass boat decks and hulls from molds. May grind, repair, and clean molded fiberglass parts preparatory to assembly into boats. Work is completed under close supervision of team leader or manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Zero (0) to twelve months experience or the equivalent combined years of experience and education.
• Knowledge and operation of: jig saw, band saw, grinders, buffer, skill saw, drill, vacuum pump, dremel, tape measure, hand saw, and scale rule.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in wood and/or metals preferred.
• Work experience may be attained on-the-job and by company training.

Responsibilities

• Performs rough preparatory work for lamination.
• May inspect, clean, and assemble molds prior to start of work. May apply wax to surface of mold to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts. May apply resin to surfaces of mold prior to placement of fiberglass mats.
• Selects precut fiberglass mat/cloth according to design specification.
• Places layers of mat and cloth in mold; trimming excess material from mold.
• Mixes catalyst into resin and works saturated mat into shape of mold.
• May assist in removing hulls from mold.
• Follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain safe, clean work area.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED