Fiberglass Finisher (Pre-Finish)

Chris Craft Corporation; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris-Craft in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Fiberglass Finisher (Pre-Finish) to contribute to the final look of our luxury boats. This full-time, on-site role requires precision finishing, gel coat repairs, and careful sanding to achieve flawless surfaces.

You will work with the Lamination team using sanders, buffers and spray equipment, adhering to safety standards. Lift up to 50 lbs and grow through cross-training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiberglass, gel coat, paint repair, or auto body repair (preferred).
• Familiarity with sanders, buffers, and spray equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and a commitment to safety.
• Excellent vision and the physical ability to perform hands-on finishing work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performing fiberglass and gel coat repairs to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Sanding and buffing surfaces efficiently—no burn-through, just perfection.
• Identifying gel coat defects such as cracks, thin gel, or surface distortion.
• Mixing gel coat and resins for repairs and spot-spraying with precision.
• Fairing in parts and repairing scratches, voids, fish eyes, halos, and more.
• Learning new processes and cross-training within the Lamination team.
• Following detailed work instructions and using professional finishing tools.

Skills

Fiberglass finishing

Gel coat repair

Paint repair

Auto body repair

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Sanders

Buffers

Spray equipment

Job description

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Fiberglass Finisher (Pre-Finish)

Operations Full Time Direct Sarasota, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2805

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Chris-Craft - Beauty That Lasts a Lifetime

Fiberglass Finisher

At Chris‑Craft, we don’t just build boats—we create timeless works of craftsmanship that are admired on the water for generations. Every curve, finish, and surface matters. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Fiberglass Finisher who takes pride in precision, has an eye for detail, and enjoys working hands‑on to create flawless finishes on world‑class luxury boats.

What You’ll Do

As a Fiberglass Finisher, you’ll play a vital role in the final look and feel of our iconic vessels by:

• Performing fiberglass and gel coat repairs to achieve a high‑quality finish
• Sanding and buffing surfaces efficiently—no burn‑through, just perfection
• Identifying gel coat defects such as cracks, thin gel, or surface distortion
• Mixing gel coat and resins for repairs and spot‑spraying with precision
• Fairing in parts and repairing scratches, voids, fish eyes, halos, and more
• Learning new processes and cross‑training within the Lamination team
• Following detailed work instructions and using professional finishing tools

Whether you’re early in your finishing career or a seasoned expert, there’s room to grow here.

What You Bring

• Experience with fiberglass, gel coat, paint repair, or auto body repair (preferred)
• Familiarity with sanders, buffers, and spray equipment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and a commitment to safety
• Excellent vision and the physical ability to perform hands‑on finishing work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Technical training or certification is a plus—but passion for craftsmanship matters most.

Why Chris‑Craft

• Be part of an iconic American luxury boat brand
• Learn and grow your skills in a supportive manufacturing environment
• Take pride in building products seen and admired around the world
• Work with a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and quality

If you’re passionate about precision, enjoy working with your hands, and want your work to speak for itself on the water—we’d love to meet you.

Chris-Craft - Beauty That Lasts a Lifetime

Fiberglass Finisher

At Chris‑Craft, we don’t just build boats—we create timeless works of craftsmanship that are admired on the water for generations. Every curve, finish, and surface matters. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Fiberglass Finisher who takes pride in precision, has an eye for detail, and enjoys working hands‑on to create flawless finishes on world‑class luxury boats.

What You’ll Do

As a Fiberglass Finisher, you’ll play a vital role in the final look and feel of our iconic vessels by:

• Performing fiberglass and gel coat repairs to achieve a high‑quality finish
• Sanding and buffing surfaces efficiently—no burn‑through, just perfection
• Identifying gel coat defects such as cracks, thin gel, or surface distortion
• Mixing gel coat and resins for repairs and spot‑spraying with precision
• Fairing in parts and repairing scratches, voids, fish eyes, halos, and more
• Learning new processes and cross‑training within the Lamination team
• Following detailed work instructions and using professional finishing tools

Whether you’re early in your finishing career or a seasoned expert, there’s room to grow here.

What You Bring

• Experience with fiberglass, gel coat, paint repair, or auto body repair (preferred)
• Familiarity with sanders, buffers, and spray equipment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and a commitment to safety
• Excellent vision and the physical ability to perform hands‑on finishing work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Technical training or certification is a plus—but passion for craftsmanship matters most.

Why Chris‑Craft

• Be part of an iconic American luxury boat brand
• Learn and grow your skills in a supportive manufacturing environment
• Take pride in building products seen and admired around the world
• Work with a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and quality

If you’re passionate about precision, enjoy working with your hands, and want your work to speak for itself on the water—we’d love to meet you.

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