Fiberglass Technician, Central Shops

About the role

Composite Technicians fabricate and repair fiberglass and carbon fiber items, including structural and cosmetic modifications of ride vehicles, show figures, props, and other products as directed by Engineering and Management. This detail-oriented position involves crafting, cutting, trimming, sanding, assembly, vacuum bagging, and other operations essential to producing composite materials. A thorough understanding of "Lay Up Charts," drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications is required to ensure the quality and structural integrity of parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and cosmetic fiberglass and carbon fiber repairs to ride vehicles, props, show figures, and miscellaneous animation parts, often under the direction of Management, Quality Control, and Engineering.
• Suggest and implement optional repair procedures for new and damaged parts as needed or directed.
• Determine the type of resin and catalyst, and accurately measure predetermined amounts for saturation and adhesion.
• Select and apply precut layers of mat, cloth, carbon fiber, and wood bracing for repairs or manufacturing projects.
• Apply multiple layers of mat or fiber to surfaces, ensuring adhesion and repeating the process to achieve desired thickness, contour, and strength.
• Perform gel coating on ride vehicles, props, and miscellaneous parts using spray and brush techniques, as directed by Management, Engineering, or Quality Control.
• Hand lay sections of saturated mat or cloth into molds, using proper tooling to ensure correct material placement.
• Use brushes, rollers, and squeegees to smooth out air pockets, bubbles, and wrinkles for full contact and proper adhesion.
• Design, manufacture, and repair both hard and soft molds for composite material products used throughout the venues.
• Perform hand sculpting of materials such as catalyzed foam, clay, latex, and foam sheets for props, show figures, and miscellaneous parts.
• Safely create vacuum bag barriers on repaired parts and operate a vacuum pump to evacuate air from the repair area.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policies, procedures, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of a related technical school course preferred.
• Previous training in automotive body work, marine, or aerospace industries is essential.
• 5-7 years of experience in structural lay-up of composite matting materials, grinding, and prep for repairs of finished products.
• Experience in properly preparing indications and feathering composite materials to ensure removal of all affected areas of discrepancies.
• Knowledge of spraying and brushing gel coatings is required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles.