Boat Tooling Technician – Epoxy & Fiberglass

Sea Fox Boat Works; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Weekly

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sea Fox Boats in Charleston, SC is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to join our production team. You will build molds, plugs, jigs, and tooling used to manufacture high-quality boats; the ideal candidate is hands-on with epoxy/composite work, EPS foam shaping, woodworking, and welding.

This role offers a chance to apply craftsmanship to accurate, production-ready components, read blueprints, and operate shop equipment safely while contributing to durable tooling and parts for our marine

Qualifications

• Previous experience with epoxy application, composites, fiberglass, or boat building is required.
• Hands-on mechanical and fabrication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, blueprints, laminate schedules, and specifications.
• Experience with epoxy composite layup and/or epoxy pasting.
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG) and forklift capability or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate jigs, plugs, fixtures, and structural components for boat production.
• Operate woodworking machinery and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble components.
• Cut and shape EPS foam using hot-wire equipment for hulls and tooling.
• Combine foam shaping, woodworking, and composite fabrication to produce accurate parts.
• Prepare surfaces and apply fiberglass cloth using epoxy resins.
• Measure, mix, and apply epoxy paste and resins per specifications.
• Read blueprints and laminate schedules to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Perform MIG/TIG welding and other metal fabrication tasks as needed.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and structural integrity.
• Safely operate forklifts to move materials and tooling.

Skills

Epoxy application

Composites

Fiberglass

Boat building

Mechanical skills

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Welding MIG/TIG

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Tools

Grinders

Sanding tools

Table saw

Power tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Woodworking machinery

Hot-wire foam shaping

Epoxy paste application

Job description

Sea Fox Boats in Charleston, SC is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to join our production team. You will build molds, plugs, jigs, and tooling used to manufacture high-quality boats; the ideal candidate is hands-on with epoxy/composite work, EPS foam shaping, woodworking, and welding.

This role offers a chance to apply craftsmanship to accurate, production-ready components, read blueprints, and operate shop equipment safely while contributing to durable tooling and parts for our marine