What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Fiberglass Laminator position at Sportsman Boats Mfg.?
Build Great Boats. Build a Great Career.
At Sportsman Boats, we build high-quality center console boats that families enjoy for years. Since 2011, we've grown into one of the top boat builders near Charleston, SC, and we're still growing.
We're looking for Experienced Fiberglass Laminators who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a strong team. If you like working with your hands and building something you can be proud of, we want to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Fiberglass Laminator, you'll help build our boats from the inside out.
Your job will include:
- Build boat hulls, decks, and other fiberglass parts
- Get molds ready by cleaning and checking them
- Tape and prepare molds before fiberglass is applied
- Mix resin and hardener
- Apply fiberglass using hand tools and spray equipment
- Roll out air bubbles for a smooth, strong finish
- Trim and finish fiberglass parts
- Repair parts when needed
- Check your work to make sure it meets our quality standards
- Keep your work area clean and safe
- Help with other tasks as needed
What We're Looking For
- At least 1 year of experience with fiberglass lamination, gelcoat, or infusion
- Able to safely use hand tools, air tools, grinders, saws, and drills
- Pays close attention to detail
- Works well with others
- Can keep up in a fast-paced workplace
- Takes pride in doing quality work
Why Work at Sportsman Boats?
We know great boats start with great people.
That's why we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance and other great benefits
- 3 Weeks Paid vacation
- Four-day work week (Monday-Thursday)
- Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career
- A team that works together and supports each other
- Temperature-controlled lamination area
Work Schedule
Monday-Thursday
5:00 AM-3:45 PM
Overtime, evenings, and weekends may be needed at times.
Work Environment
This job is in our manufacturing plant. You'll work with fiberglass, resin, gelcoat, acetone, and other materials. Safety equipment, including protective clothing and masks, is required.
The lamination area is temperature-controlled, but the plant can still be warm and humid during the summer.
Physical Requirements
You should be able to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the day
- Get in and out of boats during your shift
- Work on your feet for up to 10 hours
Join the Sportsman Team!
If you're ready to build great boats with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.
Come build your future at Sportsman Boats.
Sportsman Boats is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug testing.