Fiberglass Technician

We’re looking for a skilled boat builder to add to our staff. In this position, it will be your job to repair and upgrade a wide variety of boats.

You’ll complete several key repair and maintenance tasks as one of our marine techs. For example, you’ll be asked to

Remove and install hardware, sand/grind fiberglass/carbon fiber, laminate fiberglass, prime and spray primer and topcoat.( paints include AwlGrip, Durepox, Interlux Interprotect, and various brands and styles of bottom paint.

We’d prefer to hire a candidate who has formal marine training at a technical school or apprenticeship but will also hire the right candidate without this training. You can send us your resume to begin the application process.

3 years of experience in the marine industry.

Sailing and boating experience.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.

Basic Skills

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving Skills

• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Technical Skills

• Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Equipment Selection- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installation- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operations Analysis- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Operations Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Repairing- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Resource Management Skills

• Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Communication - Clear communication skills to be able to understand written and verbal instructions, communicate problems with supervisor, and instructions to team members when working together.

Role Relationships - Importance of different types of interactions with others both inside and outside the organization

Responsibility for Others - As Tech 1, you should be able to work on your projects independently and with others, leading and guiding tech 2’s and tech 3’s to learn skills and complete exemplary work.

Work Setting - In a boat yard, gravel ground, walking down docks and climbing ladders.

Environmental Conditions - Physical labor, outdoor year round, high heat and low temperature.

Job Hazards – Exposure to heavy machinery, potential for falls (ladder use), electrical shock, cuts from sharp tools, exposure to hazardous chemicals, work in inclement weather conditions, confined space hazards, potential for injury from lifting heavy objects.

Body Positioning - Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Be able to independently lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Attire - Safe shoes, work provided shirts, weather appropriate clothing.

Pace and Scheduling - 7-3:30 or 8-4:30 Monday- Friday. With 30 minutes for lunch. Tasks need to be completed properly and in in order to not cause delays in completing projects.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $38