R&D Mold Tech

R&D Mold Tech

Our R&D Team builds hull molds, deck molds, and small part molds for companies across the United States.

Job Title: Research and Development Technician

Department: Production

Reports to: R&D Production Manager

Job Type: Full‑time

Shift: First Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM;
Occasional overtime and weekends required

Salary Range: $15.00 to $22.00 annually

• Participate as an active member of the Product Development Team.
• Repair molds for hulls, decks, liners, and small parts.
• Create molds for hulls, decks, liners, and small parts.
• Support production startup and product launch by analyzing product positioning and translating functional needs into specifications.
• Collaborate with various departments or individuals from other disciplines.
• Consult with leadership, engineering, production managers, and other personnel regarding manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Ensure activities are performed safely and meet specific quality standards.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, equipment layout, and workspace design to maximize efficiency.
• Assist in troubleshooting material‑related issues for existing or new products.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or supervisors.
• Understand and comply with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow safety and health standards – use dust masks, gloves, eye protection, and other protective equipment as required.
• Work 8+ hour day shifts, standing, bending, and reaching; lift up to 50 lbs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience with gel coating and fiberglass.
• Knowledge of fiberglass, resin, spray painting, composites, marine materials, and marine experience.
• Proficiency with tools such as sandpapers, DAs, polishers, and measuring tools.
• Experience working with wood, composites, FRP, fiberglass, and plastics.

• Working Conditions: Works inside with occasional outside work.
• Physical Effort: Lifting up to 50 lbs. Maximum with infrequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; stooping, kneeling, or crawling with moderate effort; reaching and handling often with moderate effort; pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
• Physical Environment: Exposure to dirt, dust, hazardous substances, and equipment frequently; protective eyewear required in production area.
• Sensory Attention: Senses of seeing, smelling, and touching required with extreme concentration for long durations.