Lamination technician

Tartan Yachts; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartan Yachts in Ohio is seeking a Lamination Technician to lay up, laminate, and finish fiberglass and composite components used in yacht construction. This full-time, on-site role in Painesville requires preparing molds, cutting and placing materials, mixing resins, and ensuring proper curing.

You will inspect parts for defects, perform refinements, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Collaboration with production, quality, and design teams is essential to meet build specifications,

Qualifications

• Experience with fiberglass lay-up, resin application, and composite lamination processes
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, build sheets, and instructions
• Knowledge of basic shop safety practices
• Attention to measuring, cutting, trimming, and finishing composite parts
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift for extended periods
• Strong problem-solving and defect-correction skills
• Effective communication and teamwork in a production environment
• Prior marine manufacturing or composites work preferred
• Vocational training in composites or manufacturing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lay up, laminate, and finish fiberglass and composite components used in yacht construction
• Prepare molds, cut and place fiberglass materials, mix and apply resins
• Ensure correct curing processes and inspect parts for defects
• Perform repairs or refinements and maintain clean, safe work areas
• Collaborate with production, quality, and design teams to meet build specs and schedules

Skills

Lamination skills

Reading drawings

Shop safety

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Marine/manufacturing experience

Vocational training in composites

Education

Vocational training in composites

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Company Description

Tartan Yachts, founded in 1961, is recognized for its innovation, integrity, and commitment to uncompromising quality in yacht construction. The company has consistently led advancements in marine technology, refining engineering and design to improve performance and the cruising experience. Owner feedback over generations has influenced smarter systems, more intuitive layouts, and hull and rig refinements that enhance speed, responsiveness, and capability under sail. Tartan Yachts’ fleet combines proven performance with refined comfort and luxury, enabling owners to travel farther, explore new destinations, and enjoy every mile on the water.

Role Description

The Lamination Technician is responsible for laying up, laminating, and finishing fiberglass and composite components used in yacht construction. This full-time, on-site role in Painesville, OH involves preparing molds, cutting and placing fiberglass materials, mixing and applying resins, and ensuring correct curing processes. The technician inspects parts for defects, performs repairs or refinements as needed, and maintains clean, safe work areas and equipment. Collaboration with production, quality, and design teams is required to meet build specifications, schedules, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fiberglass lay-up, resin application, and composite lamination processes.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, build sheets, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools, equipment operation, and shop safety practices.
• Attention to detail in measuring, cutting, trimming, and finishing composite parts.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and work with manual materials handling for extended periods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and correct defects in laminated components.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a production environment.
• Prior experience in marine manufacturing, composites, or related industrial work preferred.
• Vocational training in composites or manufacturing is a plus.