Fiberglass Grinder

Job Description

Job Description

Job: Fiberglass Grinder

Pay: $21.50/hr

Location: Humboldt, IA

Schedule: M-TH 6a-4:3p, 4 DAY WORKWEEK with Possible Overtime as Needed

Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

Fiberglass Grinder Job Summary: 

Pridestaff is working with a local, well-known manufacturer of speciality equipment serving a variety of industries that is seeking a Fiberglass Grinder to join their growing team. The Fiberglass Grinder will shape and smooth molded fiberglass and apply primer and paint.  The ideal Fiberglass Grinder will have at least one year of experience working with fiberglass and strong knowledge of surface preparation and coatings used in industrial painting. 

Fiberglass Grinder Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Resin-Saturated Fiberglass Molds to Produce & Bond Together Components
• Prepare Molds for use; Clean & Wax
• Use Hand/Power Tools to Measure & cut Materials to Required Dimensions
• Grind Fiberglass
• Prepare Surfaces for Coating, Mix, Blend & Apply Primer Coatings by Spray, Brush or Roller & Prepare Equipment to be sent to the Assembly Plant
• Clean & Mask Areas that Should not be Painted
• Paint Finished Surface
• Clean & Maintain Sandblasting Equipment, Brushes, Rollers, Sprayers & Other Equipment
• Follow All PPE & Safety Guidelines 
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Fiberglass Grinder Job Requirements: 

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
• At Least 1 Year of Experience Working with Fiberglass, Resins & Catalysts in the Marine Industry or Similar Environment
• Knowledge of Industrial Painting Including Surface Preparation & use of Paints, Epoxies, Resins & Other Coatings
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Coating Inspection & use of a Wet Mil Gauge
• Experience using Conventional & Airless Spray Equipment
• Must be Able to Stand, Bend, Kneel, Squat, Climb Stairs, and Lift up to 40 lbs.