Technician Research and Developmement

RJ Dougherty Associates LLC • Edgewater, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking the right team member to create new tooling from engineering design, prints and work instructions for our premium offshore fishing boats. This team member will be involved in every aspect of the process and will assist in the operation of cutting parts on the CNC router by accurately reading engineering prints to accurately build the patterns and plugs. This person will complete flange trimming, grind prepping, tabbing framework, parting molds and will apply a variety of release agents, gelcoats, resins, and fiberglass to patterns, plugs, molds and glass masters. Are you ready and able to work as a team while maintaining the class A process of molds and fiberglass parts?

Requirements

• Hard work, drive, motivation and determination.
• Excellent eye and feel for shaping/trueing surfaces using fillers, grinders, hand blocks, straight line sanders, dual action sanders etc.
• Previous experience using resins, gelcoat, laminate and core materials.
• Removing air pockets (roll out) from laminate using glass rollers and brushes.
• Polishing/buffing surfaces to high gloss.
• Use of all types of air tools including but not limited to grinders, routers, sanders and polishers.
• Ability to accurately read a measuring tape.
• Ability to run laminate chop gun.
• Spraying gelcoat/tooling using gel rigs, top loader spray guns and pressure pots.
• Woodworking skills.
• Ability to use all power tools such as table saws, miter saws, band saws, jointers and planers.
• Knowledge of non-skid pattern installation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create new tooling from engineering design, prints and work instructions.
• Assist in the operation of cutting parts on the CNC router by accurately reading engineering prints to accurately build the patterns and plugs.
• Complete flange trimming, grind prepping, tabbing framework, and parting molds.
• Apply a variety of release agents, gelcoats, resins, and fiberglass to patterns, plugs, molds and glass masters.
• Work as a team while maintaining the class A process of molds and fiberglass parts.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as proper eyewear, respirator and hearing protection.
• Work overtime as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed