Lamination Quality Technician

Employment Type:
Full-Time (Direct Hire)

Our marine manufacturing client is seeking a Lamination Technician. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of all incoming parts and components used in the assembly of boats and marine systems. You will inspect materials against engineering drawings and marine manufacturing standards, support supplier performance improvement, and help uphold ISO 9001 and ABYC standards.

This position requires strong technical and mechanical knowledge, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with suppliers, engineering, and production teams to maintain the highest level of product integrity and safety.

• Inspect and validate incoming parts and components (e.g., hull hardware, engine parts, wiring, fittings) per engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Log all inspections in ERP systems with accurate, clear documentation.
• Review returned or defective materials and create Defect Reports (DR).
• Prioritize inspections based on build schedules, launch timelines, or vendor performance history.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to drive corrective actions and quality containment.
• Communicate with engineering teams to clarify drawings or resolve ambiguities.
• Identify issues in supplier documentation and escalate for correction.
• Assist with supplier quality audits and adjust inspection plans based on past performance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, non-conformances, and quality trends for reporting.
• Provide QA support in manufacturing bays, machine shops, boatyards, or clean assembly areas.
• Follow all environmental, safety, and health guidelines, including the safe handling of composite materials and chemical materials.

• High School Diploma or GED (technical training in marine systems is a plus)
• 2 – 3 years of quality inspection experience, ideally in marine or manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of boat assembly drawings, blueprints, BOMs, schematics, and inspection tools
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, gauges
• Familiarity with PC-based reporting and data systems (ERP, Excel, etc.)
• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Strong communication skills across departments and with external suppliers

• Background in the marine industry, particularly yacht or vessel assembly
• Experience with ABYC or ISO 9001 standards in marine environments
• Knowledge of composite materials, gelcoat finishing, or vacuum-infused parts

• Work performed in indoor inspection areas, boatyards, and machine shop environments
• May involve frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., and exposure to marine-grade chemicals and adhesives
• Must be comfortable wearing PPE, including gloves and safety glasses, when handling parts or conducting inspections