Experienced Fiberglass Laminator

Sportsman Boats; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

Four-day work week

Opportunities to learn new skills

Team-oriented environment

Temperature-controlled lamination area

Job summary

Sportsman Boats is hiring Experienced Fiberglass Laminators to build high-quality center console boats in our Summerville, SC manufacturing plant. You will assemble hulls, decks, and fiberglass parts, prepare molds, and apply resin and fiberglass using hand tools and spray equipment.

Expect a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment with teamwork at the core. We offer competitive pay, health insurance, and benefits, plus 3 weeks paid vacation, a four-day work week (Mon-Thu), opportunities to

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with fiberglass lamination, gelcoat, or infusion.
• Able to safely use hand tools, air tools, grinders, saws, and drills.
• Pays close attention to detail and works well with others.
• Can keep up in a fast-paced workplace and takes pride in quality work.

Responsibilities

• Build boat hulls, decks, and other fiberglass parts.
• Get molds ready by cleaning and checking them.
• Tape and prepare molds before fiberglass is applied.
• Mix resin and hardener.
• Apply fiberglass using hand tools and spray equipment.
• Roll out air bubbles for a smooth, strong finish.
• Trim and finish fiberglass parts.
• Repair parts when needed.
• Check your work to meet quality standards.
• Keep your work area clean and safe.
• Help with other tasks as needed.

Skills

Fiberglass laminations

Gelcoat

Infusion

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Grinders

Saws

Drills

Job description

Build Great Boats. Build a Great Career.

At Sportsman Boats, we build high-quality center console boats that families enjoy for years. Since 2011, we've grown into one of the top boat builders near Charleston, SC, and we're still growing.

We're looking for Experienced Fiberglass Laminators who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a strong team. If you like working with your hands and building something you can be proud of, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Fiberglass Laminator, you'll help build our boats from the inside out.

Your job will include:

• Build boat hulls, decks, and other fiberglass parts
• Get molds ready by cleaning and checking them
• Tape and prepare molds before fiberglass is applied
• Mix resin and hardener
• Apply fiberglass using hand tools and spray equipment
• Roll out air bubbles for a smooth, strong finish
• Trim and finish fiberglass parts
• Repair parts when needed
• Check your work to make sure it meets our quality standards
• Keep your work area clean and safe
• Help with other tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of experience with fiberglass lamination, gelcoat, or infusion
• Able to safely use hand tools, air tools, grinders, saws, and drills
• Pays close attention to detail
• Works well with others
• Can keep up in a fast-paced workplace
• Takes pride in doing quality work

Why Work at Sportsman Boats?

We know great boats start with great people.

That's why we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance and other great benefits
• Build boat hulls, decks, and other fiberglass parts
• Get molds ready by cleaning and checking them
• Tape and prepare molds before fiberglass is applied
• Mix resin and hardener
• Apply fiberglass using hand tools and spray equipment
• Roll out air bubbles for a smooth, strong finish
• Trim and finish fiberglass parts
• Repair parts when needed
• Check your work to make sure it meets our quality standards
• Keep your work area clean and safe
• Help with other tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of experience with fiberglass lamination, gelcoat, or infusion
• Able to safely use hand tools, air tools, grinders, saws, and drills
• Pays close attention to detail
• Works well with others
• Can keep up in a fast-paced workplace
• Takes pride in doing quality work

Why Work at Sportsman Boats?

We know great boats start with great people.

That's why we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance and other great benefits
• 3 Weeks Paid vacation
• Four-day work week (Monday-Thursday)
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career
• A team that works together and supports each other
• Temperature-controlled lamination area

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday
5:00 AM-3:45 PM

Overtime, evenings, and weekends may be needed at times.

Work Environment

This job is in our manufacturing plant. You'll work with fiberglass, resin, gelcoat, acetone, and other materials. Safety equipment, including protective clothing and masks, is required.

The lamination area is temperature-controlled, but the plant can still be warm and humid during the summer.

Physical Requirements

You should be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the day
• Get in and out of boats during your shift
• Work on your feet for up to 10 hours

Join the Sportsman Team!

If you're ready to build great boats with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Come build your future at Sportsman Boats.

Sportsman Boats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug testing.