Finisher I

Chris-Craft; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris-Craft in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Fiberglass Finisher to join our luxury boat finishing team. You will grind, sand, polish and repair gel coat to meet exacting quality standards, following drawings and using tools like DA sander, buffer and spray equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; experience with gel coat or fiberglass helpful. This full-time on-site role offers room to grow as you master finishing techniques on world-class vessels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical cert helpful.
• Experience with gel coat or paint repairs preferred.
• Familiarity with fiberglass or auto body repair.

Responsibilities

• Grinds, sands, clean and polishes to meet quality standards of gel surfaces.
• Follow work instructions/drawings for assigned tasks.
• Learn to use proper tools including DA sander and buffer, blocks, prevals.
• Efficient sanding and buffing (no burn through).
• Identify gel defects such as cracks, thin gel, pre-release, etc. and prepare parts for finish work.
• Mix gel coat, resins and mill fiber needed for repairs.
• Spot spray gel coat with spray gun.
• Fair in parts.
• Repair surface defects in gel coat (scratches, voids, etc.) using proper tools.
• Knowledge of Czone, Mercury, Volvo Vodia, Lumishore, Garmin and other systems.
• Cross-train and learn new areas and Finish Work styles.

Skills

Eye for detail

Hands-on

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

DA sander

Buffer

Sanding tools

Spray equipment

Gel coat mixing

Job description

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Finisher I

Production Full Time Direct Sarasota, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2802

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Annually

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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:

• Successfully grinds, sands, clean and polishes to correct defects and meet Quality Standards of gel surfaces
• Follow work instructions/drawings for assigned tasks
• Learn to use proper tools for the job including DA sander and buffer, blocks, prevals, etc
• Efficient sanding and buffing (no burn through).
• Learn how to identify gel defects such as cracks, thin gel, pre-release, etc. and prepare parts for finish work.
• Learn to mix gel coat, resins and mill fiber needed for repairs
• Learn how to spot spray gel coat with spray gun
• Learn how to fair in parts
• Repair surface defects in gel coat (scratches, voids, surface distortion, fish eyes, halos) using proper tools
• Knowledge of Czone, Mercury, Volvo Vodia, Lumishore, Garmin and other systems
• Cross-train and learn new areas and Finish Work styles

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

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred. Technical certification in relevant area helpful.
• Previous experience with gel coat or paint repairs preferred
• Experience working with fiberglass or in auto body repair helpful
• Familiarity with mixing gel coats or paint with activators
• Good working knowledge of repair tools (sanders, buffers, spray equipment)
• Deadline and detail-oriented, ability to stay on task
• Able to work with a team and independently

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 worldWork 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.