Fiberglass Technician Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Fiberglass Technician

Job Description

The Fiberglass Technician works in a manufacturing facility to spray fiberglass insulation into moldings, ensuring high-quality finishes through careful application, sanding, and minor painting. This role supports the production of water intake screens by preparing and lining molds using fiberglass materials and pneumatic spray equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate fiberglass spray guns and pneumatic spray equipment to apply fiberglass insulation into molds according to specifications.
• Prepare molds and work surfaces for fiberglass application, ensuring cleanliness and proper setup before spraying.
• Mix catalysts and other required materials accurately to achieve correct fiberglass consistency and curing properties.
• Spray fiberglass to create lined moldings, ensuring even coverage and adherence to quality standards.
• Fill moldings with fiberglass materials, cover and encapsulate the fiberglass, and ensure proper layering and thickness.
• Perform sanding of finished parts to achieve smooth surfaces and prepare them for final finishing.
• Carry out minor painting and touch-ups on fiberglass components as needed to meet appearance and durability requirements.
• Inspect completed parts for defects, inconsistencies, or imperfections and make necessary corrections.
• Use auto body repair techniques when applicable to refine, repair, or rework fiberglass components.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling fiberglass, catalysts, and spray equipment.
• Maintain spray guns, tools, and equipment in clean and good working condition, reporting any issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production schedules and support the expansion to additional shifts.
• Adhere to manufacturing instructions, work orders, and quality standards throughout the production process.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience working with fiberglass in a manufacturing, fabrication, or similar environment.
• Proficiency using fiberglass spray guns to apply fiberglass materials into molds or onto surfaces.
• Experience operating pneumatic spray guns and related spray equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to mix catalysts and other components accurately for fiberglass applications.
• Practical experience with sanding and minor painting to finish fiberglass or similar surfaces.
• Knowledge of basic auto body repair or finishing techniques related to fiberglass or composite materials.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards in a production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for precise spraying, sanding, and finishing work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with auto body work, including repair, sanding, and finishing, is highly beneficial.
• Experience in painting or blasting within a manufacturing or auto body environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with working in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.
• Ability to work effectively on different shifts as production expands.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting production goals and deadlines.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable manufacturing operation that offers comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) participation and the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses. You will be part of a growing team where your technical skills are valued and where consistent work, long-term stability, and opportunities for expanded responsibilities and shift options are available.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility dedicated to building water intake screens, working in a separate building from the rest of the operation. The shop is non-temperature regulated, so conditions vary with the seasons. The current schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with plans to expand to a second shift operating Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Work involves spraying fiberglass to create lined moldings, filling and covering the fiberglass, then finishing parts with sanding and minor painting. The environment is production-focused, with regular use of fiberglass materials, catalysts, pneumatic spray guns, and related finishing tools, and requires appropriate protective gear for safe handling of materials.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Zachary, LA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Zachary,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.