Fiberglass and Aluminum technician

Buzz's Marine; Ravenna (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzz’s Marine, Nebraska’s oldest and largest boat dealer, is seeking a full-time Fiberglass and Aluminum Technician in Ravenna, NE. You will repair, restore, and refinish boat hulls, decks, and components, including gelcoat work, with a focus on safety and quality.

Daily tasks include inspection, grinding, sanding, and coating applications. You’ll collaborate with service advisors and other technicians, maintain a clean work area, and document all work.

Qualifications

• Experience in fiberglass repair and aluminum repair, including surface preparation.
• Skilled in gelcoat application, painting, finishing, and color matching.
• Proficient with hand and power tools, safe operation, and measurement/layout.
• Knowledge of marine materials, boat construction, and basic safety practices related to chemicals and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to follow repair procedures and quality standards.
• Good communication and teamwork; capable of working independently in a service environment.
• Experience in marine repair or related trades is beneficial; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, stand for extended periods, and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boats for damage and perform grinding, cutting, sanding, and filling.
• Apply resins and coatings; ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with service advisors and other technicians; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Document work performed accurately and thoroughly.
• Assist with general boat rigging and minor mechanical tasks as needed to support the service department.

Skills

Fiberglass repair

Aluminum repair

Sanding

Grinding

Gelcoat application

Painting

Finishing

Color matching

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement

Layout

Marine materials

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Technical or vocational training in marine repair

Job description

Company Description

Buzz’s Marine is Nebraska’s oldest and largest boat dealer, serving the region’s boating community for over seven decades. Founded in 1956, the company has grown into one of the Midwest’s premier dealerships, known for its experience and customer-focused service. Buzz’s Marine showcases more than eight acres of new and used runabouts, deck boats, fishing boats, sport boats, surf boats, power boats, and pontoon boats. State-of-the art showrooms and expansive warehousing facilities allow the team to store new boats indoors and maintain them in excellent condition. Team members join a stable, established business that values quality craftsmanship and pride in work.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Fiberglass and Aluminum Technician role based in Ravenna, NE. The technician is responsible for repairing, restoring, and refinishing fiberglass and aluminum boat hulls, decks, and components, including structural repairs, cosmetic restorations, and gelcoat work. Daily tasks include inspecting boats for damage, performing grinding, cutting, sanding, and filling, applying resins and coatings, and ensuring all repairs meet safety and quality standards. The role also involves collaborating with service advisors and other technicians, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and accurately documenting work performed. The technician may assist with general boat rigging and minor mechanical tasks as needed to support the service department.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess hands-on skills in fiberglass repair, aluminum repair, sanding, grinding, and surface preparation.
• Candidates should possess abilities in gelcoat application, painting, finishing, and basic color matching.
• Candidates should possess skills in using hand tools and power tools safely, along with basic measurement and layout skills.
• Candidates should possess an understanding of marine materials, boat construction, and basic safety practices related to chemicals and equipment.
• Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow repair procedures and quality standards.
• Candidates should possess effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a service environment.
• Previous experience in marine repair, auto body, composites, or related trades is beneficial; technical or vocational training in these areas is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.