Tech I, Fiberglass/Gelcoat VB

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

11d

About The Position

Responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and repairing fiberglass ride tracks, including structural, interior, exterior, and top riding surfaces. Work includes layup, repair, filling, fairing, gelcoat application, and restoration to ensure attractions are safe and operationally ready. The role also maintains and repairs fiberglass interactive figures and props using automotive and water-based paints. Duties involve detailed crafting, cutting, trimming, sanding, assembly, planning, and time management, along with proper use and care of tools. Depending on location, operation of a high reach may be required. The position performs inspections and repairs in coordination with Management, Engineering, Quality Control, Ride and Show Maintenance, and other departments. Repair work may depend on weather conditions, accessibility, specifications, and allotted time. Team members are expected to follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team involvement activities.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in structural layup of composite matting materials, grinding, and preparation of finished products for repair.
Experience properly preparing indications and feathering composite materials to ensure affected areas of discrepancies have been removed.
Knowledge of spraying and brushing gelcoats.
Valid Florida driver's license; required to operate company vehicles.
Previous training in automotive bodywork, marine, or aerospace industries is essential.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education.

Responsibilities

Perform structural and cosmetic fiberglass repairs to slides and ride tracks; suggest repair procedures and implement changes as needed or directed.
Apply gelcoat to slides, riding surfaces, and ride tracks using spray and brush techniques, including color matching, fading, and blending.
Respond to, plan, and assist with recovery and repair of fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces on water-attraction slides to ensure operational readiness.
Partner with other departments to ensure repairs meet required specifications and are completed based on weather, accessibility, and allotted time.
Maintain interactive figures, tap stations, props, and scales, including preparing work, cleaning, repairing, painting, and cleaning the work area.
Assist Ride and Show Maintenance with access to figures, props, and tap stations for inspections and repairs, including mechanical disassembly and assembly.
Maintain, fabricate, and install fasteners and attachments for animated figures, tap stations, and props, including buckles, straps, zippers, snaps, stand-offs, tabs, and inserts.
Inspect slides, ride tracks, figures, tap stations, and props for wear or damage; document and communicate findings through Maximo and to counterparts such as Ride and Show Technicians and Quality Control.
Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.