Marine Lamination Technician — Fiberglass Hulls & Components

Boaters World Manufacturing Group; Chocowinity (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Boater’s World Manufacturing Group in Chocowinity, NC is seeking a Lamination Technician to build fiberglass and composite boat components using resin, reinforcement, and related materials. You will perform hand lay-up, verify resin saturation, and maintain quality across hulls, decks, and molded parts.

Preferred candidates have hands-on manufacturing experience in composites, fiberglass, or related industries.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing or similar production experience required.
• Ability to follow work instructions and production procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work as part of a production team.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiberglass and composite lamination on hulls, decks, and other boat components.
• Apply fiberglass reinforcement, resins, and related composite materials according to established specifications.
• Perform hand lay-up and other lamination processes as assigned.
• Position and layer fiberglass materials within production molds.
• Use rollers and lamination tools to consolidate materials and remove trapped air.
• Ensure proper resin saturation and consistent material coverage.
• Identify and correct air pockets, wrinkles, dry areas, and defects.
• Follow material, resin, catalyst, and application requirements.
• Inspect work throughout lamination to maintain quality standards.
• Verify fiberglass placement, thickness, and overall workmanship.
• Trim or prepare materials as required during production.
• Safely operate hand tools and equipment used in fiberglass production.
• Coordinate with Gelcoat, Mold Maintenance, Cut & Grind, Quality, and other teams.
• Report material, mold, process, or quality concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Follow all safety procedures including PPE use.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Boater’s World Manufacturing Group in Chocowinity, NC is seeking a Lamination Technician to build fiberglass and composite boat components using resin, reinforcement, and related materials. You will perform hand lay-up, verify resin saturation, and maintain quality across hulls, decks, and molded parts.

Preferred candidates have hands-on manufacturing experience in composites, fiberglass, or related industries.