Lamination Technician - Whitmire

Sea Pro Boats; Whitmire (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Pro Boats is seeking a Lamination Technician to join our lamination department in a hands-on, team-based role. You will handle rolling, spraying, prep work, and gel coat-related tasks to prepare fiberglass for molding.

Follow SOPs, mix catalysts, apply resin layers, and place precut fiberglass on prepared molds. Maintain safety standards and perform other duties as assigned in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Safety-conscious with knowledge of workplace safety standards.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs and use hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow lamination processes per SOP.
• Mix catalysts into resins.
• Saturate cloth and mats with resin using brushes.
• Apply resin layers to mold surfaces to the required thickness.
• Place precut fiberglass strips on prepared molds.
• Pat and press layers to bond, smoothing wrinkles and air bubbles.
• Maintain safety training and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Chop gun

Gel coat sprayer

Brushes

Rollers

Sanding tools

Job description

Lamination Technician may work in various areas of the lamination department to include: rolling, prepping material and sanding. Prepare fiberglass for molding and strip creation.

Lamination Technician works in the Lamination Department reporting to the Lamination Manager.

Position Overview:

Lamination Technician may work in various areas of the lamination department to include: rolling, spraying, open lamination, gel coat sprayer, chop gun, prepping material, waxing and sanding. Prepare fiberglass for molding and strip creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow proper lamination processes in procedures per SOP
• Mix catalysts into resins
• Saturate cloth and mats with mixtures with the use of brushes
• Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until desired thickness according to product standards and the plastics have jellied
• Select precut fiberglass strips and place onto prepared molds
• Pat, press layers of saturated mat, cloth, pieces of fiberglass on molds using brushes or hands
• Smooth out wrinkles, air bubbles or other imperfections with hands, rollers or squeegees
• Maintain Safety training as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• As technicians achieve mastery of laminaiton skills, certifications and consistency, hourly rates may be adjusted.
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Safety-conscious with knowledge of workplace safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Stand and Walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry/move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent needs to: climb, crawl, push, pull, lift, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, speak, hear, visually inspect work, rotate arms at various angles, reach overhead, reach at or below shoulder level, gross, fine manipulation to operate hand and power tools, etc.
• Read levels, temperatures and gauges.
• Ability to work in confined spaces within boats, shells, hulls and decks.
• Work in an environment with exposure to noise at levels not requiring ear protection, chemicals, and dust. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, and eye protection.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and respirators as required.
• Seasonal Temperatures may impact work environment.