Fiberglass Lamination Specialist

Fiberglass Lamination Specialist

Join the Explore Industries Team!

At Explore Industries, we're more than just a leader in fiberglass swimming pool design and manufacturing—we're a family dedicated to respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering every employee to bring their unique ideas to the table and making a positive impact on people's lives by delivering backyard joy to families across the country.

We are looking for a Fiberglass Lamination Specialist to join our team at our New Braunfels, Texas Manufacturing Center. In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in building high-quality fiberglass pools and spas by layering fiberglass onto molds—helping create the world-class products that bring lasting joy to families.

As a Fiberglass Lamination Specialist, you'll work as part of a collaborative team to layer (laminate) fiberglass onto molds. You'll apply fiberglass and resin to build strong, high-quality pool and spa shells, rolling out air bubbles and smoothing the laminate to ensure a quality finish. This position requires teamwork, attention to quality, and a commitment to safety while working with resins, gelcoat, and related materials.

• Layer (laminate) fiberglass onto molds to build pool and spa shells
• Apply resin and fiberglass materials to create strong, durable laminates
• Roll out entrapped air and smooth the glass and resin mixture for a quality finish
• Proactively identify and address quality concerns during the lamination process
• Work collaboratively with team members and cross-train in other areas of the department as needed
• Handle chemicals (resin, glass, catalyst, gelcoat) safely and dispose of waste properly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area after each shift
• Support overall production goals with punctuality, dependability, and a strong safety focus

• Experience working with fiberglass lamination or in a similar manufacturing/industry environment (preferred)
• Ability to pass a pulmonary function evaluation and wear a respirator
• Knowledge of chemical handling, resin, glass, catalyst, gelcoat, and related materials
• Experience communicating effectively in a team environment
• Punctuality, dependability, and strong attention to detail

• Strong safety focus and attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to cross-train within the department and help in other areas
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship and providing great products that create lasting memories for families

• Hourly Range: $17.25 – $18.50, depending on experience, with regular compensation increases and performance-based raises (up to 25% in the first year) as job-related skills are developed.
• Actual compensation will be based on experience and current job-related skills.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Potential access to other incentives or compensation programs based on role and company policy.

Ready to dive in? If you're a detail-oriented team player with experience in fiberglass lamination (or a similar field) who enjoys hands-on work and contributing to quality craftsmanship, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while helping deliver backyard joy to families across the country!