CM - Fiberglass Repair Technician
Required skills
- Fiberglass Repair
- gel coat
- sanding
- buffing
- lamination
- record keeping
- inventory tracking
- safety protocols
- English proficiency
Nice to have
- previous lamination experience
- read and understand instructions
- alter or modify designs
Role summary
Seeking a full-time Fiberglass Repair Technician for an onsite role in Owosso, MI. The technician will perform repairs on gel coats, fix scratches by sanding, buffing, and applying mixed gel coat. Responsibilities include altering designs for performance, maintaining repair records, tracking parts, and communicating with various departments. The role requires subject matter expertise in fiberglass repair, adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining a clean work area. Must be able to stand for 10+ hours, work in a production environment with fumes, and possess basic English communication skills. Previous lamination experience and the ability to read instructions are preferred.
Duties:
- Performs appropriate repair to gel coat; remove scratches by sanding and buffing; fixes deeper scratches by mixing gel coat, working it down and spraying it.
- Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.
- Keeps records on repairs and parts used in repairs. Moves parts to and from workplace.
- Track replacement part work orders and prepare for shipping.
- Communicate repairs needed cross functionally to Purchasing, Quality, Final Finish, and Luxury departments.
- Become subject matter expert across all fiberglass part repairs.
- Wear necessary personal protective equipment aligning with Crest safety protocols.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Work Experience:
Minimum education level required, however GED or equivalent preferred. Previous lamination experience preferred. Must be able to read and understand instructions.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in production area. Encounters fumes and chemical from processes such as gel coating, laminating, and fiberglass cutting process. Requires reasonable physical stamina. Requires standing for 10+ hours a day, bending, walking, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and climbing in/out of boats. Talking, hearing and normal vision are required. Willing to work all areas of patching: glass, final finish, service, luxury, etc.
Skills & Aptitudes:
Language skills - Able to understand spoken instructions regarding job training and safety concerns and the ability to speak conversational English.
Reasoning skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed finishing of all products. Ability to deal with changes related to equipment use and productivity.
Travel: Minimal travel required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10-hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Owosso, MI 48867 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Monday - Thursday 6 AM - 4:30 PM
