Lead Gelcoat Technician – Marine Boat Finish Expert

Strike Force Seven LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Barker Boatworks in Sarasota, FL seeks a Lead Gelcoat Technician to apply gelcoat for high-performance boats and own the finishing spray standards. You will work closely with the lamination team to ensure consistent film thickness and defect-free surfaces.

The role requires at least 2 years of gelcoat spray experience in marine/manufacturing, strong equipment knowledge, and adherence to safety and procedural guidelines. Growth opportunities exist within a growing boat-building company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on gelcoat spray experience in marine, composites, or related manufacturing.
• Ability to hold consistent film thickness on large, contoured parts with minimal defects.
• Knowledge of gelcoat chemistry, catalyst ratios, gel and cure behavior, temperature/humidity effects.

Responsibilities

• Spray gelcoat to specified wet film thickness and verify with mil gauge.
• Spray nonskid and textured surfaces to company standards.
• Follow approved spray procedures and coordinate cure timing with lamination team.
• Document batch, catalyst ratio, and conditions for each part.

Skills

Gelcoat spray

Film thickness control

Gelcoat chemistry

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

MVP Gelcoat Systems

GS Gelcoat Systems

Job description

Barker Boatworks in Sarasota, FL seeks a Lead Gelcoat Technician to apply gelcoat for high-performance boats and own the finishing spray standards. You will work closely with the lamination team to ensure consistent film thickness and defect-free surfaces.

The role requires at least 2 years of gelcoat spray experience in marine/manufacturing, strong equipment knowledge, and adherence to safety and procedural guidelines. Growth opportunities exist within a growing boat-building company.