Gelcoat Finisher & Buffer (Marine)

Strike Force Seven LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Barker Boatworks is seeking a Gelcoat Finisher to bring laminated hulls, decks, liners, and components to a show‑quality finish in Sarasota, FL. The role involves repairing defects, sanding and buffing to high gloss, and finishing tight spaces by hand when machine access is limited.

You will inspect parts, repair with gelcoat paste, and progress through multiple grit sequences to ensure a flawless surface. Strong candidates with marine experience are welcome, training provided for non‑marine

Qualifications

• Experience in gelcoat finishing, marine detailing, auto body finishing, or related sanding‑and‑polishing trade.
• Strong candidates without direct marine experience will be trained.
• Ability to judge a finish and identify swirls, low spots, or patches.

Responsibilities

• Inspect de-molded parts for porosity, pinholes, voids, print‑through, blisters, and color variation.
• Repair surface defects using gelcoat paste and putty; grind out, fill, feather, and cure.
• Repair scratches, chips, and handling damage during rigging, assembly, and pre‑delivery.
• Sand through progressive grits (320–1000+) to remove defects and level the surface.
• Cut, polish and finish with compounds and dual‑action buffers for high‑gloss results.
• Finish nonskid, textured surfaces and tight interior areas by hand where access is limited.
• Detail and protect finished parts for movement through assembly and delivery.

Skills

Gelcoat finishing

Marine detailing

Auto body finishing

Sanding & polishing

Finish judgement

Tools

DA sanders

Rotary buffers

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

Barker Boatworks is seeking a Gelcoat Finisher to bring laminated hulls, decks, liners, and components to a show‑quality finish in Sarasota, FL. The role involves repairing defects, sanding and buffing to high gloss, and finishing tight spaces by hand when machine access is limited.

You will inspect parts, repair with gelcoat paste, and progress through multiple grit sequences to ensure a flawless surface. Strong candidates with marine experience are welcome, training provided for non‑marine