What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIBERGLASS LAMINATORS position at Willard Marine?
Laminators -Mold Shop-Fiberglass Helpers
Willard Marine is Now Hiring!
Willard Marine is immediately hiring Laminators for our Mold Shop at our Oceanside, Ca. location. Many positions are available due to growing demand in our industry.
Are you a skilled boat laminator? Do you feel like you need a career change and have no fear of fiberglass? Willard Marine is the right place for you! In this role you will strive for perfection and ensure that Willard Marine boats are built with high quality and maximum durability in mind.
We proudly promote from within, hire on site and provide many opportunities for career advancement. Apply today to start your new career or advance in boat lamination skills. No experience necessary-will train in house. For experienced laminators must have at least 2 years of experience laminating boats.
Must be comfortable working in a fiberglass environment.
Great work environment and room for advancement!
Details:
- Compensation $18.00-$20/hour for entry level (DOE) Paid Vacation and Sick Time*
- Location Oceanside, Ca.
- Full Time Schedule is based on 4/10s. (Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Full Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Accidental/401k and many more
Essential Functions:
- Apply waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
- Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls.
- Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.
- Bond core reinforcing strips to decks, hulls, and cabin structures.
- Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.
- Mask off mold areas which are not to be laminated, using wax paper, masking tape, or
- special sprays containing mold-release substances.
- Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes squeegees and rollers.
- Place or press layers of saturated fat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
- Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fiber parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.
- Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and core materials as required by projects being assembled.
- Spray resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
- Trim cured materials by sawing them with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels, grinder, reciprocating saw, saber saw.
- Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
Work Environment:
The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritant chemicals
Requirements:
- 18 years of age
- Valid Driver License/Clean driving record
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Basic Knowledge of Tools
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be available to work overtime as needed.
Other Physical Requirements:
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (safety glasses, masks, goggles, etc.).
- Can lift to 50 pounds.
- Lift/Stand/Crawl for extended period
- Ability to physically transit all areas of the facility and go in and out of boats.
- Have eagerness to learn!
Salary : $18 - $20
