Marine Mold & Tooling Technician

Nautique Boat Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautique Boat Company in Orlando, FL is seeking a Mold Maintenance and Tooling technician to inspect, wax, and maintain production molds used for gelcoat applications in our ski and wake boat manufacturing. The role requires buffing, prepping molds for production, and assisting in new mold construction.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work under time pressure, and capable of using small hand tools and working with fiberglass, resin, and gel coat.

Qualifications

• Familiar with gelcoat spraying, amination, and Bondo applications.
• Able to use a fiberglass chop gun.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Understanding of production processes and quality control.
• Prototyping concepts knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prep molds for gelcoat, buffing and waxing.
• Ensure a mold is ready for production.
• Follow instructions from Manager/Supervisor/lead.
• Use small hand tools for mold maintenance.
• Assist in constructing new molds for the production line.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Inspect parts for quality and completeness.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Quality awareness

Work under pressure

Tools

PPE (Safety glasses, respirator)

Hand tools (sanders, buffers, drills)

Fiberglass handling tools

Job description

Nautique Boat Company in Orlando, FL is seeking a Mold Maintenance and Tooling technician to inspect, wax, and maintain production molds used for gelcoat applications in our ski and wake boat manufacturing. The role requires buffing, prepping molds for production, and assisting in new mold construction.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work under time pressure, and capable of using small hand tools and working with fiberglass, resin, and gel coat.