FRP Technician - Austin Industrial. Inc. - Plaquemine, LA

About the role

Austin Industries is seeking a skilled and safety-focused FRP Technician to install, repair, fabricate, and maintain Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) systems and components in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, assemble, and repair fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) components and systems.
  • Perform hand lay-up, spray-up, filament winding, and laminating processes as required.
  • Cut, shape, fit, and assemble fiberglass materials according to project drawings and specifications.
  • Install FRP piping systems, tanks, vessels, ductwork, structural components, and corrosion-resistant linings.
  • Measure and verify material dimensions to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
• Inspect FRP systems for defects, damage, wear, or corrosion.
  • Perform repairs to fiberglass equipment, piping, tanks, and structural systems.
  • Remove damaged materials and prepare surfaces for restoration and re-lamination.
  • Apply protective coatings, liners, and corrosion-resistant systems as required.
  • Conduct field repairs during plant outages, turnarounds, and maintenance events.
• Surface Preparation & Lamination
  • Prepare surfaces through grinding, sanding, cleaning, and abrasive methods.
  • Mix resins, catalysts, and hardeners according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Apply fiberglass mat, cloth, and resin systems to achieve required thickness and strength.
  • Ensure proper curing conditions are maintained throughout the fabrication and repair process.
  • Monitor environmental conditions including humidity and temperature during application.
• Quality Control
  • Verify completed work meets project specifications and quality requirements.
  • Perform visual inspections and dimensional checks on completed FRP installations.
  • Identify defects such as air voids, delamination, resin-rich areas, and insufficient thickness.
  • Document quality issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
  • Support QA/QC inspectors during inspections and testing activities.
• Equipment Operation
  • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, sanders, and fabrication equipment.
  • Utilize measuring and testing instruments as required.
  • Inspect and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
  • Report damaged or unsafe equipment immediately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of industrial FRP experience preferred.
• Experience with fiberglass fabrication, repair, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of resin systems, fiberglass materials, and composite construction methods.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work packages.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 2–5 years of industrial FRP experience.
  • Experience with fiberglass fabrication, repair, and installation techniques.
  • Knowledge of resin systems, fiberglass materials, and composite construction methods.
  • Strong understanding of industrial safety practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work packages.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, power generation, or industrial construction environments.
  • Experience with:
    • FRP piping systems.
    • Storage tanks.
    • Duct systems.
    • Scrubbers.
    • Stacks.
    • Corrosion-resistant liners.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Knowledge of composite materials and fiberglass fabrication methods.
    • Understanding of resin chemistry and curing processes.
    • Ability to perform hand lay-up and laminating techniques.
    • Familiarity with industrial corrosion protection systems.
    • Ability to utilize measuring devices and inspection tools.

Skills

• Knowledge of composite materials and fiberglass fabrication methods.
• Understanding of resin chemistry and curing processes.
• Ability to perform hand lay-up and laminating techniques.
• Familiarity with industrial corrosion protection systems.
• Ability to utilize measuring devices and inspection tools.

Benefits

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish. No Third-Party Inquiries Please. This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note: If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.