Lamination Technician - Whitmire

Sea Pro Boats; Whitmire (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine manufacturing company in South Carolina is seeking a Lamination Technician to work in various areas of the lamination department. Responsibilities include applying resin to molds, prepping materials, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment. This is a physically demanding role requiring the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the marine industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper lamination processes in procedures.
• Mix catalysts into resins.
• Saturate cloth and mats with mixtures.
• Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces.
• Select precut fiberglass strips and place onto prepared molds.
• Smooth out wrinkles, air bubbles or other imperfections.

Skills

Lamination processes

Mixing catalysts

Saturation of cloth and mats

Application of plastic resin

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow proper lamination processes in procedures
• 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
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 1 year working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the marine industry

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull to move up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time, climb, crawl, push, pull, lift, rotate arms at various angles, reach overhead, reach at or below shoulder level, gross and fine manipulation, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, speaking, hearing, visually inspecting work, etc.
• Work in an environment with exposure to noise at levels not requiring ear protection, and dust. Seasonal Temperatures may impact work environment.