Fiberglass Technician – Central Shops

Major Responsibilities

• Performs structural and cosmetic fiberglass and carbon fiber repairs to ride vehicles which may include direction of Management, Quality Control and the engineering group.
• Suggests optional procedures for repairs on new and damaged parts and implements changes as needed or directed.
• Performs structural and cosmetic fiberglass and carbon fiber repairs to a variety of props, show figures and miscellaneous animation parts.
• Determines type of resin and catalyst and accurately measures predetermined amounts required for saturation and adhesion of material for the application.
• Selects precut layers of mat, cloth, carbon fiber and wood bracing if required for projects being repaired or manufactured.
• Applies multiple layers of mat / fiber to surfaces assuring adhesion and repeating the process until the desired thickness, contour and strength is achieved.
• Performs gel coating as needed on ride vehicles, props, materials, and miscellaneous parts using spray and brush techniques which may include direction of Management, Engineering and the Quality Control Dept.
• Hand lays sections of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using proper tooling to insure placement of material is correct.
• Uses brushes, rollers and squeegees as needed to smooth out air pockets, air bubbles and wrinkles to achieve full contact and proper adhesion.
• Design, manufacture and repair both hard and soft molds for composite material products that are used throughout the venues.
• Performs hand sculpting of different materials for a variety of props, show figures and miscellaneous parts utilizing catalyzed foam, clay, latex and foam sheets and blocks.
• Safely and properly create a vacuum bag barrier on repaired parts and operate a vacuum pump to evacuate all air from the repair area.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school degree or GED is required while a completion of a related technical school course is preferred.
• Previous training in automotive body work, marine or aerospace industries is essential.

Experience

• 5-7 Years: Structural lay up of composite matting materials as well as grinding and prep for repairs of finished products required.
• Additional experience of properly preparing indications and feathering composite materials to insure all affected areas of discrepancies have been removed.
• Knowledge of spraying and brushing of gel coatings is required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Florida Drivers License / Required To Operate Company Vehicles.