Lamination/Infusion Tech: Costa Custom Boats

Employer: Costa Custom Boats

Email Address: chase@costacustomboats.com

Website: http://costacustomboats.com

Position Title: Lamination/Infusion Tech

Compensation/Rate: $13.00-$22.00

Location: Clearwater, FL

Job Description:

What you will do:

  • Working with fiberglass, resin, and other materials, build Hulls, Decks, Liners, and other composite parts for 26’ boats meeting high quality standards and weekly production goals.

  • Inspect and clean molds before beginning work

  • Tape off mold areas which are not to be laminated

  • Use cellophane, wax paper, masking tape, or special sprays containing mold-release substances

  • Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes

  • Install vacuums and feed lines

  • Properly bag parts

  • Pull finished parts from molds

Ideal candidates will possess experience with the following:

  • Fiberglass chopper guns and gel coat guns

  • Fiberglass construction using open and closed mold techniques

  • Wet out equipment and hand layup process

  • Infusion (Vacuum Bagging and Infusion)

  • Autobody work using fiberglass

  • Battery powered and air tools

  • Ability to use small tools, operating air/hand tools, saws, drills and grinders

  • Ability to work as a team member and take direction from supervisor

  • Self-motivated

  • Clear Communicator

  • Dependable

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

  • Requires lifting, standing, kneeling, bending - getting in and out of boats

Work Environment:

  • Operates in a manufacturing plant environment and requires exposure to chemicals such as gel coat, acetone, etc

  • This role routinely wears protective clothing and masks

  • Requires ability to work in high temperatures during the summer months along with increased humidity