Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator

Job Description

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Description:

What We Do:

At McCLARIN, we manufacture composites essential to the world's most innovative and efficient buses, trucks, trains, RVs, construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive, ride, construct, farm and enjoy nature.

Through collaboration, we create both processes and products in any way, shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.

What We Need:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fiberglass Chop Gun Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and applying fiberglass materials to create high-quality composite products. This position will be located at our N. Blettner Ave. Hanover, PA plant.

A Day in the Life of:

• Pulls parts and prepares molds for the layup process.
• Applies fiberglass and/or gelcoat to products, following job-specific spray patterns to ensure even coating within tolerance specifications.
• Maintains, cleans chop/gel gun.
• Makes gun adjustments to ensure proper spray ratios according to product specifications.
• Follow start-up, shut-down, and preventative maintenance procedures, completing any associated forms or checklists.
• Inspects product during and after application process, ensuring proper thickness and completing any associated forms/checklists.
• Handles and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with all environmental laws and OSHA regulations.
• May be required to assist with any part of the lay-up process.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

What Makes You Qualified:

• Minimum 1 year experience in fiberglass manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and instruct team members.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English.

Must Haves:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English.

So, What's in It for You?

• A benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life Insurance and 401(k)
• A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day

Who We Are:

McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility, transport, energy, agriculture, housing and the built environment. Since our founding in 1953, the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose – not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees, customers, market and society to guide us. From these signals, we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.

McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodation during the application and interview process is available upon request. xhyhwjd Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks, pre-employment physicals and drug screenings.