Lead Laminator & Marine Composites Supervisor

True North Consultants, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Head Laminator / Shop Foreman to lead a team of composite technicians in lamination, fiberglass fabrication, and structural repairs for marine vessels.

The ideal candidate will stay hands-on with wet layup, vacuum infusion, resin systems, and core bonding, while training staff, enforcing safety, and ensuring production deadlines are met. Strong leadership, attention to quality, and the ability to read engineering drawings and laminate

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of hands-on lamination or fiberglass fabrication experience.
• Previous experience in a lead, foreman, or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and manage a production team.
• Strong experience with wet layup and resin application.
• Hands-on expertise with vacuum bagging and resin infusion (VARI).
• Experience with core bonding and sandwich composite construction.
• Strong understanding of epoxy resin systems and carbon fiber materials.
• Ability to read and interpret laminate schedules, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of fiberglass materials, curing processes, and composite repair techniques.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices for composite and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train a team of laminators and composite technicians.
• Provide hands-on guidance and performance feedback to ensure quality workmanship.
• Plan and schedule daily shop activities to maximize workflow and meet production deadlines.
• Ensure tools, molds, equipment, and machinery are properly maintained and operational.
• Enforce shop safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Communicate with supervisors and service advisors regarding project status, staffing needs, and structural concerns.

Skills

Lamination leadership

Wet layup

VARI infusion

Composite fabrication

Epoxy systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Head Laminator / Shop Foreman to lead a team of composite technicians in lamination, fiberglass fabrication, and structural repairs for marine vessels.

The ideal candidate will stay hands-on with wet layup, vacuum infusion, resin systems, and core bonding, while training staff, enforcing safety, and ensuring production deadlines are met. Strong leadership, attention to quality, and the ability to read engineering drawings and laminate