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The Fiberglass department employees complete all tasks related to finishing and repairing, fiberglass such as releasing air bubbles and smoothing seams in fiberglass material using a roller for fiberglass cut/grind helms, bows and other small parts to engineering. Checks product meets specifications by measuring with millage gauges. They also complete tasks related to finishing and repairing fiberglass, fiberglass lamination tasks which include mold prepping, elementary and routing mix and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surface using various hand tools. They also check the parts visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or voids.
Job Responsibility:
Repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using spray gun with paint, buffer with wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and/or paste
Responsible for parts inspection and have an understanding of fiberglass finish or basic use of abrasives
Works following specific job instructions, frequently reading and providing verbal and/or written status of part completion
May include handling and application of solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax along with proper disposal
Use their hands and arms in handling, installing, position, and moving materials, and manipulating things
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping, and handling of materials
Ability to work in close with multiple employees on a product
Use both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources
Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes not including computers or vehicles
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time
Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Ability to work with fellow coworkers in proximity and in a team, environment displaying mutual respect
Utilization of open mold process
Works with various resins, gel coats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives
Installs wood and other components into fiberglass large, medium and small part molds
Locates parts by hand or by utilizing detailed blueprints, work instructions, tools, and/or fixtures
Ability to learn to apply gel coats to open molds using proven technique and spray equipment
Ability to learn to apply chop fiberglass using proper technique and equipment
Clean excess debris from molds and preps molds for gel coating
Inspects molds and notes defects for repair
Wipe down molds with mold release
Pulls parts from the molds
Operates forklifts, hoist as needed
Cut/Grind Helms, Bows, and other small parts.to engineering specifications to ensure proper fit
Assists in controlling material usage in designated area
Operates forklift, hoist as needed
Check parts for accuracy in thickness, size and cutout locations
Requirements:
Requires high school education or GED equivalent
Two years fiberglass finishing experience which will include ability to identify different types of fiberglass repair needed, rebuild damaged fiberglass area with fiberglass, bondo, etc
Fiberglass experience required
Ability to pass respirator fit test
Ability to read and understand Job Descriptions
Hand Tool Knowledge
Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal
Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and documents as it relates to the quality system
Ability to mix and spray gel coats to complete any repairs needed and finish the repair to a class A finish
Ability to repair or learn to repair paint and small blemishes on painted product.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to use hand, battery, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work a 10+ hour shift standing, bending, reaching. As well as, climbing on and through stairs, molds, and staging throughout the duration of your shift.
Arrange material in a certain order or pattern according to documentation using numbers, letters, words or pictures
Ability to read a tape measure
Moderate lifting ability up to 50 Ibs.
Have the flexibility to work overtime both planned and unplanned to meet company goals
Must follow all safety standards and procedures, including chemical handling standards and Personal Protective Equipment
Must adhere to all quality standards and adhere to new standards as processes evolve
Must demonstrate record of dependability and reliability with prior work or professional experience
Must demonstrate the ability to work well with teams professional or otherwise
Understand and follow verbal and written directions
Must be able to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way