Fiberglass Technician II

Fiberglass Technician II

At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Fiberglass Technician II, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you'll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you'll work on building the world's best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water.

The Fiberglass Technician II performs intermediate-level tasks in the fabrication, repair, and finishing of fiberglass components. Building on foundational skills, this role involves complex fiberglass layup, detailed repair work, and quality inspections. The Fiberglass Technician II is expected to understand advanced techniques, maintain high safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the fiberglass production team.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

All job duties and functions as a Fiberglass Technician I

Prepares molds with precision, ensuring proper cleaning, waxing, and detailing to achieve high-quality finishes

Conduct minor repairs on molds as needed, identifying and reporting more significant issues to supervisor

Perform complex layups and layering, including multi-layer laminations, custom layups, and advanced resin applications

Operate laminating techniques as required by project specifications

Execute detailed fiberglass repairs, including patching, sanding, and gel coating for high-quality finishes

Ensure parts meet aesthetic and functional standards, performing final touches to maintain brand quality

Conduct thorough inspection of fiberglass components for adherence to company quality standards

Identify defects, imperfections, and areas for improvement, making corrections as necessary and documenting findings

Follow all safety protocols and PPE use at all times, including proper handling and disposal of resin, solvents, and chemicals

Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace in compliance with OSHA and company policies

Provide feedback on production methods and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, or quality

Collaborate with the production team and cross departmentally to optimize workflows and contribute to lean manufacturing practices

Ability to work with hand tools and power tools

Attention to detail and adherence to quality standards

Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly

Takes pride in their work and the work of their team

Basic understanding of mathematics to be able to understand dimensions on a drawing

Basic computer skills for data entry into ERP system

Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Attention to detail

Ability to mentor and guide Fiberglass Technician I

High School degree or equivalent required

1-3 years of experience in fiberglass fabrication or a similar role required

Familiarity with advanced gel coating

Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

Must be able to see details at close range.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Must be able to read work instructions and drawings.

Must be able to work at a fast pace.

Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by lifting, walking, bending, twisting and carrying materials.

Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees' health, well-being, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; paid holidays; volunteer PTO; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additional programs such as a referral bonus, leadership development opportunities, and participation in the Employee Boat Club are also available.