Marine Fiberglass Technician

Our client is seeking a Marine Fiberglass Technician to join their marine services team in Amesbury, MA. Do you have hands-on experience with fiberglass and gelcoat repair in a marine environment? Are you skilled with paint application, surface prep, and composite fabrication? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship on boats and marine equipment? If yes, this may be the perfect Marine Fiberglass Technician position for you.

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• Compensation: $30–$42/hour, based on experience
• Benefits: 401k + company matching, Paid Time Off, Sick Days
• Other Perks:
  Indoor climate‑controlled service facility, year‑round employment, collaborative in‑house marine specialists, opportunity to lead and build a service team

In this role, you’ll be responsible for repairing, refinishing, and maintaining fiberglass boat surfaces, ensuring vessels meet high-quality standards. You’ll work on a variety of marine projects, contributing to a busy service department that handles hundreds of boats annually. Your expertise will play a key role in delivering excellent results and supporting a strong customer experience.

• Prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting through sanding, masking, stripping, and priming
• Apply paint, gelcoat, primers, putty, and other coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers
• Perform fiberglass and composite repairs on boat hulls, decks, and components
• Match and apply gelcoat and paint finishes with precision
• Operate hand and power tools such as grinders, sanders, scrapers, and pneumatic tools
• Inspect boats and assess fiberglass finishes and repair needs
• Buff, polish, and finish surfaces to achieve high-quality results
• Repair or install components such as decals, emblems, and rub rails
• Work with poly and epoxy resins and polyurethane paints
• Follow OSHA and environmental regulations for material handling and disposal
• Maintain clear communication and provide status updates on assigned work
• Protect surrounding components while performing repairs and finishing tasks

• 3+ years of marine fiberglass/gelcoat technician experience
• Background working in a boatyard or marina environment
• Proficiency in fiberglass prep, repair, sanding, and finishing techniques
• Experience with gelcoat matching, buffing, and polishing
• Ability to use a wide range of hand and power tools
• Strong understanding of marine painting and composite materials
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures
• Effective communication skills and teamwork mindset
• Adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Understanding of OSHA and environmental safety standards

Our client operates one of the largest marine service facilities in New England, with extensive indoor and outdoor boat storage capabilities. Their full-service fiberglass, gelcoat, and paint department services hundreds of vessels each year. They are known for delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer experiences in the marine industry.

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