FWO - Fiberglass

Brunswick; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401k

Health Savings Account

Wellbeing program

Product discounts

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking a fiberglass finisher to join our Boat Group in Fort Wayne, IN. You will repair and finish fiberglass components, prep molds, and apply gel coats and resins using hand tools and spray equipment, while reading blueprints and following job instructions.

You will work in a fast-paced, noisy environment, lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long shifts. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or GED equivalent.
• Two years fiberglass finishing experience with repair skills.
• Fiberglass experience required.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test.
• Ability to read and understand job descriptions.
• Hand tool knowledge.
• Hazardous chemical handling and disposal knowledge.
• Quality system procedures, instructions, and documents familiarity.
• Ability to mix and spray gel coats and finish to Class A quality.
• Ability to repair paint and small blemishes on painted products.
• Forklift/hoist/technical tool experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Use of hand, battery, and pneumatic tools.
• 10+ hour shift endurance: standing, bending, reaching.
• Climbing stairs, molds, and staging as required.
• Material handling and pattern arrangement per documentation.
• Tape measure reading ability.
• Moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to overtime to meet goals.
• Adherence to safety, PPE, and quality standards.
• Dependability, reliability, teamwork, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts with spray gun, buffer, and finishes.
• Inspect parts visually or by tapping for bubbles/voids; verify measurements.
• Prepare molds, laminate composites, and apply resins/gel coats.
• Read blueprints and follow instructions; report status of completion.
• Work with resins, gel coats, fiberglass, foam, and adhesives.
• Operate forklifts/hoists and handle material movement; ensure proper fit.
• Adhere to safety standards, PPE, and quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with teammates in a fast-paced environment.

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift operations

Overhead hoist

Gel coat spray

Grinder

Drill

Buff er

Tape measure

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Safety PPE

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

The Fiberglass department employees complete all tasks related to finishing and repairing, fiberglass such as releasing air bubbles and smoothing seams in fiberglass material using a roller for fiberglass cut/grind helms, bows and other small parts to engineering. Checks product meets specifications by measuring with millage gauges. They also complete tasks related to finishing and repairing fiberglass, fiberglass lamination tasks which include mold prepping, elementary and routing mix and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surface using various hand tools. They also check the parts visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or voids. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

Repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using spray gun with paint, buffer with wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and/or paste. Hand tools may include gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffer, drill, or other specialty tools and fixtures. Responsible for parts inspection and have an understanding of fiberglass finish or basic use of abrasives. Works following specific job instructions, frequently reading and providing verbal and/or written status of part completion. May include handling and application of solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax along with proper disposal. Use their hands and arms in handling, installing, position, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Performs physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Ability to work in close with multiple employees on a product. Use both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Ability to work in a fast paced, noisy environment. Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources. Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes not including computers or vehicles. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Ability to work with fellow coworkers in proximity and in a team, environment displaying mutual respect. Utilization of open mold process. Works with various resins, gel coats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives. Installs wood and other components into fiberglass large, medium and small part molds. Locates parts by hand or by utilizing detailed blueprints, work instructions, tools, and/or fixtures. Ability to learn to apply gel coats to open molds using proven technique and spray equipment. Ability to learn to apply chop fiberglass using proper technique and equipment. Clean excess debris from molds and preps molds for gel coating. Inspects molds and notes defects for repair. Wipe down molds with mold release. Pulls parts from the molds. Operates forklifts, hoist as needed. Cut/Grind Helms, Bows, and other small parts to engineering specifications to ensure proper fit. Assists in controlling material usage in designated area. Operates forklift, hoist as needed. Check parts for accuracy in thickness, size and cutout locations. Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires high school education or GED equivalent
• Two years fiberglass finishing experience which will include ability to identify different types of fiberglass repair needed, rebuild damaged fiberglass area with fiberglass, bondo, etc
• Fiberglass experience required
• Ability to pass respirator fit test
• Ability to read and understand Job Descriptions
• Hand Tool Knowledge
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal
• Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and documents as it relates to the quality system
• Ability to mix and spray gel coats to complete any repairs needed and finish the repair to a class A finish
• Ability to repair or learn to repair paint and small blemishes on painted product.
• Skills in forklift, overhead hoist, computer, fiberglass and/or gel-coat applications preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to use hand, battery, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to work a 10+ hour shift standing, bending, reaching.
• As well as, climbing on and through stairs, molds, and staging throughout the duration of your shift.
• Arrange material in a certain order or pattern according to documentation using numbers, letters, words or pictures
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Moderate lifting ability up to 50 Ibs.
• Have the flexibility to work overtime both planned and unplanned to meet company goals
• Must follow all safety standards and procedures, including chemical handling standards and Personal Protective Equipment
• Must adhere to all quality standards and adhere to new standards as processes evolve
• Must demonstrate record of dependability and reliability with prior work or professional experience
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well with teams professional or otherwise
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Must be able to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills in fiberglass and/or gel-coat applications preferred
• Marine experience preferred but not required

Working Conditions:

Ability to work in hot and dusty environment. Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Ability to work in a fast paced, noisy environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements include respirators, gloves, chemical resistance aprons, and chemical resistant suits. Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment. Ability to work in a ventilated suit for dust control. The work location may be 60°F to above 90°F ambient in areas of production.

Pay:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Wellbeing program
• Product purchase discounts
• and much more

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.

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#Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify. Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.