Fiberglass Repair Technician

Evotti Marine; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid Life insurance

PTO / Vacation

401(k)

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Evotti Marine in Indiana is seeking a skilled Fiberglass Repair Technician to inspect, repair, refinish, and restore fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces on pontoon boat components. You will identify defects, select repair methods, and deliver work that meets quality, appearance, safety, and production standards.

Responsibilities include surface prep, gelcoat application, color matching, and finish restoration using hand and pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, buffers, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with fiberglass and gelcoat repair and finishing.
• Ability to perform repairs using hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail in cosmetic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces for defects and damage.
• Prepare repair areas by grinding, sanding, masking, and cleaning.
• Mix and apply gelcoat, resin, and catalysts according to procedures.
• Perform repairs using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Match and blend gelcoat colors for seamless repair.
• Sand, buff, and polish repaired areas to restore gloss.
• Ensure repairs meet quality, appearance, safety, and production standards.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and report concerns.

Skills

Fiberglass repair

Gelcoat repair

Color matching

Finish restoration

Safety compliance

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Buffers

Pneumatic tools

Repair tools

Job description

The Fiberglass Repair Technician inspects, repairs, refinishes, and restores fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces used in pontoon boat production. This role identifies defects, performs the appropriate repair process, and delivers work that meets established quality, appearance, safety, and production standards.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces for scratches, chips, cracks, voids, gouges, air pockets, contour issues, and other defects.
• Prepare repair areas by grinding, sanding, cleaning, masking, and protecting surrounding finished surfaces.
• Mix and apply gelcoat, resin, catalyst, and other repair materials according to established processes and safety requirements.
• Perform fiberglass and gelcoat repairs using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, sanders, buffers, and related equipment.
• Match and blend gelcoat colors so completed repairs integrate with surrounding surfaces.
• Sand, buff, and polish repaired areas to restore the required gloss, contour, and appearance.
• Inspect completed work and correct sanding marks, haze, scratches, color variation, or other visible defects before release.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, report recurring quality or safety concerns, and assist wherever needed to prevent production delays.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to support the evolving needs of the business.

• Fiberglass and gelcoat repair expertise, including sanding, buffing, polishing, and finish restoration
• Color perception and attention to detail sufficient to produce repairs that are difficult to detect
• Ability to identify defects, select the proper repair method, and complete work efficiently
• Safe tool and chemical handling, dependability, adaptability, communication, and teamwork

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience performing fiberglass, gelcoat, composite, automotive body, or similar surface repair and finishing work

Preferred education and experience:

• Marine industry experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience with gelcoat color matching and blending, surface preparation, sanding, buffing, polishing, and cosmetic defect correction

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Lifting and handling tools, repair equipment, materials, and components up to 35 lbs
• Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working in varied positions while completing repairs

Work environment:

• Manufacturing and boat-production environment with work performed at different stages of the production process.
• Work may be performed inside or outside year-round, with exposure to fiberglass and sanding dust, gelcoat, resins, catalysts, solvents, fumes, dirt, moderate to high noise, moving equipment, vibrations, and seasonal weather conditions.
• Required PPE may include appropriate eye, hand, hearing, respiratory, and skin protection. All necessary PPE and training will be provided.

Travel Requirements:

• There is no travel required for this role.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Evotti Marine is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status. We firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

FLSA Classification:

• Hourly – Non-exempt

Salary Grade/Level:

• Based on experience

Shift/Schedule:

• 1st Shift, Monday through Friday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• OT, weekends, or possible schedule adjustments as needed
• Dental / Health / Vision / Company paid Life insurance
• PTO / Vacation
• 401(k)
• Opportunities for advancement

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability as well as the shifting needs of the company.