Industrial FRP Fabrication & Repair Technician

Austin Industries; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking a skilled and safety-focused FRP Technician to install, repair, fabricate, and maintain Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) systems in industrial environments. You will work with composite materials, resins, and corrosion-resistant components per project specs.

Responsibilities include fabrication, installation, repair, and quality control, with emphasis on adhering to safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of industrial FRP experience preferred.
• Experience with fiberglass fabrication, repair, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of resin systems, fiberglass materials, and composite construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work packages.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices.
• Ability to perform quality workmanship with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, assemble, and repair fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) components and systems.
• Perform hand lay-up, spray-up, filament winding, and laminating processes as required.
• Cut, shape, fit, and assemble fiberglass materials according to project drawings and specifications.
• Install FRP piping systems, tanks, vessels, ductwork, structural components, and corrosion-resistant linings.
• Measure and verify material dimensions to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
• Inspect FRP systems for defects, damage, wear, or corrosion.
• Perform repairs to fiberglass equipment, piping, tanks, and structural systems.
• Remove damaged materials and prepare surfaces for restoration and re-lamination.
• Apply protective coatings, liners, and corrosion-resistant systems as required.
• Conduct field repairs during plant outages, turnarounds, and maintenance events.
• Prepare surfaces through grinding, sanding, cleaning, and abrasive methods.
• Mix resins, catalysts, and hardeners according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply fiberglass mat, cloth, and resin systems to achieve required thickness and strength.
• Ensure proper curing conditions are maintained throughout the fabrication and repair process.
• Monitor environmental conditions including humidity and temperature during application.
• Verify completed work meets project specifications and quality requirements.
• Perform visual inspections and dimensional checks on completed FRP installations.
• Identify defects such as air voids, delamination, resin-rich areas, and insufficient thickness.
• Document quality issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Support QA/QC inspectors during inspections and testing activities.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, sanders, and fabrication equipment.
• Utilize measuring and testing instruments as required.
• Inspect and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Report damaged or unsafe equipment immediately.

Skills

Fiberglass fabrication

Read blueprints

Quality workmanship

Safety awareness

Teamwork/ independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Fabrication equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Austin Industries is seeking a skilled and safety-focused FRP Technician to install, repair, fabricate, and maintain Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) systems in industrial environments. You will work with composite materials, resins, and corrosion-resistant components per project specs.

Responsibilities include fabrication, installation, repair, and quality control, with emphasis on adhering to safety standards and procedures.