Fiberglass Repair

About the role

Fluid Motion, LLC, is a premier boat manufacturer and the parent company of Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats. Known for innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and customer-focused solutions, Fluid Motion builds high-quality vessels that provide exceptional comfort, performance, and reliability for boaters exploring both inland and coastal waters. Fiberglass Repair is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and restoring fiberglass boat components to meet company quality standards. This position performs structural and cosmetic repairs on fiberglass hulls, decks, molds, and finished boat parts using fiberglass materials, resins, fillers, and finishing techniques.

Schedule

Shift Hours: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Cuts away damaged fiberglass.
• Smooths edges of painted surface.
• Paints, sands, and buffs.
• Masks surrounding undamaged surface.
• Cuts plastic separating film and tapes film to outside repair area.
• Mixes polyester resin and hardener according to specifications and applies mixture to repair area.
• Soaks matting in resin mixture and layers matting over repair area to specified thickness.
• Peels separating film from repair area and washes repair surface with water.
• Occasionally secures new panel to repair area.
• Applies and spreads body filler manually to re-establish surface.
• Manually files away excess filler to match original contour.
• Smooths filler.
• Cleans repair area with air tools.
• Follows all safety rules and directives — timely reporting of all workplace injuries or near misses.
• Other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular and consistent basis.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, climb, balance and reach for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the entire duration of shift.
• Ability to keep up with fast-paced environments.
• Ability to use hands for the duration of the shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Basic Life AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution and matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program