Fiberglass/Composite Technician

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Located in Gainesville, FL

Salary: $20-30/hr

Fiberglass / Composites Technician

Location: Gainesville, FL
Pay: $20–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, on-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8AM-5PM; additional hours as needed

 

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting Fiberglass / Composites Technicians for a Gainesville manufacturer. This hands-on role involves fabricating, assembling, and finishing fiberglass and other composite components.

 

Experienced fiberglass technicians and motivated entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. The company is willing to train someone with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a serious interest in building a manufacturing career. Recent graduates with relevant technical or college degrees are welcome.

 

What you’ll do

• Prepare fiberglass and other composite materials, molds, and tooling.

• Fabricate parts using processes such as hand layup, resin application, vacuum bagging, and bonding, depending on assignment.

• Trim, sand, finish, and inspect parts to meet production specifications.

• Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and established manufacturing procedures.

• Use hand tools, production equipment, and measuring instruments.

• Record production information and maintain material traceability.

• Keep your work area clean and follow safety and quality requirements.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, and willingness to learn.

• Attention to detail and the ability to follow technical instructions.

• Dependability and an interest in hands-on manufacturing work.

• Fiberglass fabrication, boat manufacturing or repair, composites, or related experience is a plus.

• Relevant coursework or a degree in manufacturing, engineering, materials science, or a related technical field is a plus. A college degree is not required.

Work environment and physical requirements

 

This is an active production position with substantial hands-on fiberglass work. Duties include repetitive hand motions, standing, bending, and lifting materials up to 35 pounds repeatedly, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. The environment may include fiberglass dust, resins, adhesives, solvents, noise, and temperature variations. Required protective equipment must be worn, including a respirator when assigned tasks require one. Essential duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Compensation and benefits

• $20–$30 per hour, based on relevant experience and skills.

• Training in specialized manufacturing processes.

• Client offers a full benefits package upon eligibility.

If you’re entering the field, tell us briefly about your relevant education, hands-on projects, or interest in manufacturing.

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