Tech I, Fiberglass/Gelcoat VB

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

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. Work involves detailed crafting, cutting, trimming, sanding, assembly, planning, and time management, as well as proper selection, maintenance, and care of tools. Depending on location, operation of a high reach may be required. The position performs structural and cosmetic fiberglass repairs and gelcoat work on slides and ride tracks, including spray and brush application, color matching, fading, and blending. It plans and supports recovery and repair of water-attraction fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces, coordinating with other departments to meet specifications and account for weather, accessibility, and available time. It also maintains interactive figures, tap stations, props, and scales; assists Ride and Show Maintenance with access and mechanical disassembly and assembly; and fabricates and installs fasteners and attachments. Inspections and findings are documented and communicated through Maximo and to relevant counterparts. The role follows established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Five or more years of experience in structural layup of composite matting materials and grinding and preparation for repairs of finished products.
Experience properly preparing indications and feathering composite materials to ensure affected areas of discrepancies have been removed.
Knowledge of spraying and brushing gel coatings.
Valid Florida driver's license; required to operate company vehicles.
Previous training in automotive bodywork, marine, or aerospace industries is described as essential.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform structural and cosmetic fiberglass repairs on slides and ride tracks, following direction from Management, Quality Control, and Engineering as applicable.
Suggest procedures for repairs on new and damaged parts 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 attractions to ensure operational readiness.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure repairs meet specifications and are completed in consideration of weather conditions, accessibility, and allotted time.
Plan and prepare work; clean, repair, and paint interactive figures, tap stations, props, and scales; and clean 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 of parts.
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, and 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.