Full-Time FRP Laminator—Fiberglass Manufacturing

Job Connection; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Connection in Scarborough, Ontario is seeking an experienced FRP Laminator to manufacture and finish fiberglass tanks, vessels, piping, and ductwork using hand lay-up and resin applications.

You will follow approved procedures, prepare surfaces, read shop drawings, and perform laminations and secondary bonding while maintaining safety and quality. This full-time, on-site role requires physical endurance and the ability to work independently, with potential overtime including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in fiberglass lamination or FRP manufacturing preferred.
• Experience manufacturing industrial FRP tanks, vessels, pipes, ductwork, or similar products.
• Knowledge of polyester and vinyl ester resins, fiberglass reinforcement materials, and curing processes.
• Practical experience with hand lay-up, secondary bonding, surface preparation, and fiberglass repairs.
• Ability to read shop drawings, use fabrication tools, and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physically capable of performing hands‑on manufacturing tasks, including standing, lifting, and bending.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiberglass hand lay-up and lamination using fiberglass reinforcement materials.
• Prepare and mix polyester and vinyl ester resins, catalysts, and additives according to approved procedures.
• Apply resin and fiberglass reinforcement to produce structural laminates and corrosion-resistant barriers.
• Perform secondary bonding on nozzles, flanges, joints, seams, and other FRP components.
• Prepare surfaces through grinding, sanding, and cleaning to ensure proper bonding.
• Follow laminate thickness, layering, and curing requirements.
• Inspect finished laminates for air pockets, cracks, delamination, and other defects.
• Perform trimming, repairs, grinding, sanding, and finishing operations.
• Read and interpret shop drawings and fabrication instructions.
• Follow safety procedures for chemical handling, PPE, equipment use, and housekeeping.

Skills

Fiberglass lamination

Shop drawings reading

Safety procedures

Quality workmanship

Independent work

Hand lay-up

Tools

Grinding tools

Sanding tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Location:

Scarborough, Ontario (Kennedy & Ellesmere)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Long-Term

Industry:

FRP (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic) / Industrial Fabrication

Schedule:

Monday–Friday

Shift Options:

7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 6:00 PM–3:00 AM

Overtime:

May be required, including weekends.

Position Summary:

An established industrial fabrication company in Scarborough is seeking an experienced FRP Laminator to manufacture and finish fiberglass tanks, vessels, piping systems, ductwork, and custom industrial components using hand lay-up, resin application, and secondary bonding techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform fiberglass hand lay-up and lamination using fiberglass reinforcement materials.
• Prepare and mix polyester and vinyl ester resins, catalysts, and additives according to approved procedures.
• Apply resin and fiberglass reinforcement to produce structural laminates and corrosion-resistant barriers.
• Perform secondary bonding on nozzles, flanges, joints, seams, and other FRP components.
• Prepare surfaces through grinding, sanding, and cleaning to ensure proper bonding.
• Follow laminate thickness, layering, and curing requirements.
• Inspect finished laminates for air pockets, cracks, delamination, and other defects.
• Perform trimming, repairs, grinding, sanding, and finishing operations.
• Read and interpret shop drawings and fabrication instructions.
• Follow safety procedures for chemical handling, PPE, equipment use, and housekeeping.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in fiberglass lamination or FRP manufacturing preferred.
• Experience manufacturing industrial FRP tanks, vessels, pipes, ductwork, or similar products.
• Knowledge of polyester and vinyl ester resins, fiberglass reinforcement materials, and curing processes.
• Practical experience with hand lay-up, secondary bonding, surface preparation, and fiberglass repairs.
• Ability to read shop drawings, use fabrication tools, and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physically capable of performing hands‑on manufacturing tasks, including standing, lifting, and bending.

Preferred:

Experience with large-diameter FRP tanks, corrosion-resistant liners, structural laminates, or filament-wound components.

We are seeking skilled fiberglass laminators with practical manufacturing experience who can work independently and consistently deliver quality workmanship.