Fiberglass Laminator - Boat Decks & Hulls (Hands-On)

Hinckley Yachts; Maine; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley Yachts is seeking a fiberglass laminator to prepare and laminate boat decks, hulls, and components under supervision. You will select materials, lay up, trim, and assist with mold handling to support boat assembly.

The role requires basic woodworking knowledge, adherence to safety rules, and accurate following of Hinckley quality standards. Training may be provided on the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Coursework in wood and/or metals preferred.
• Zero to twelve months experience or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs rough preparatory work for lamination.
• Inspects, cleans, and assembles molds prior to start of work; wax/resin handling as needed.
• Selects precut fiberglass mat/cloth according to design specification.
• Places layers of mat and cloth in mold; trims excess material.
• Mixes catalyst into resin and works saturated mat into shape of mold.
• May assist in removing hulls from mold.
• Follow defined instructions and procedures; maintain safety and cleanliness.
• All work to Hinckley Company quality standards.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

jig saw

band saw

grinders

buffer

skill saw

drill

vacuum pump

dremel

tape measure

hand saw

scale rule

Job description

Description

Performs basic lamination of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks, hulls, fiberglass bodies and parts for assembly. May remove fiberglass boat decks and hulls from molds. May grind, repair, and clean molded fiberglass parts preparatory to assembly into boats. Work is completed under close supervision of team leader or manager.

Essential Duties:

1. Performs rough preparatory work for lamination.

2. May inspect, clean, and assemble molds prior to start of work. May apply wax to surface of mold to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts. May apply resin to surfaces of mold prior to placement of fiberglass mats.

3. Selects precut fiberglass mat/cloth according to design specification.

4. Places layers of mat and cloth in mold; trimming excess material from mold.

5. Mixes catalyst into resin and works saturated mat into shape of mold.

6. May assist in removing hulls from mold.

7. Follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks.

8. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain safe, clean work area.

9. All work to be performed and manufactured to Hinckley Company quality standards.

10. Perform other related duties as necessary and assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).

Coursework in wood and/or metals preferred.

Zero (0) to twelve months experience or the equivalent combined years of experience and education. Work experience may be attained on-the-job and by company training.

Knowledge and operation of: jig saw, band saw, grinders, buffer, skill saw, drill, vacuum pump, dremel, tape measure, hand saw, and scale rule.

Physical Requirements:

Lift and Carry 25 lbs. and up to 60 lbs. on a frequent basis (over 40% and up to 70% of time).

Requires frequently lifting or moving average weight material.

Requires continous mental and visual attention.

Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, push, and pull.

Requires working under extremely disagreeable conditions on a frequent basis where intensive exposure to elements such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, cold, noise, vibration, water, and chemicals may be present.