Lamination Technician Contender Boats

Contenderoffshore; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Competitive Salary

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Contender Boats is seeking an experienced Lamination Technician to join our manufacturing team in Florida. You will laminate fiberglass onto molds to form boat decks, hulls, and related components, working within a team focused on quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include preparation of molds, masking, resin application, and smoothing seams. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, handling PPE, and occasional overtime to meet schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work orders.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in open air and non-climate-controlled environment.
• Follow PPE guidelines (eye protection, gloves, respirators).
• Work overtime when required and meet shipment deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks, hulls, and parts.
• Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning to laminate.
• Mask off mold areas not to be laminated and ensure quality seams.
• Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts into prepared molds.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Safety & PPE compliance

Overtime availability

Deadline oriented

Job description

Lamination Technicians work as part of a team effort with the responsibility to laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks, hulls, and small/large parts. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for long-term growth.

Job Duties:

Inspect, clean, and assembly molds before beginning to work.
Mask off molds areas not to be laminated.
Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts into prepared molds.
Mix catalysts into resin, and saturate fiberglass with mixtures, using brushes.
Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work order instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use ladders and stairs to access boats.
Ability to work in an open air and covered non-climate-controlled environment.
Ability to work in dusty environment and follow PPE guidelines including use of eye protection, gloves and respirators as required.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to work within strict deadlines to meet shipment schedules.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday (some Fridays)
• 10-hour shift

Location(s):

• Homestead, FL
• Ft. Pierce, FL

About Contender Boats:

Contender Boats has been building premier offshore sportfishing boats for over 35 years. With center console and cabin models ranging from 22 to 44 ft, Contender leads the industry in innovation, performance, and quality. With manufacturing facilities in Homestead and Ft. Pierce, FL, Contender is a rapidly growing company with great potential for hard working candidates.