Fiberglass Masking & Taping Technician

Fiberglass Masking & Taping Technician (Taper)

Regal Boats is seeking a dependable Taper to prepare boats for gelcoating. The Taper will tape hull stripes and sides, prep molds, and assist the gelcoater team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in auto body, boat finishing, or those willing to work the assigned shifts: 1:30 PM – 3:00 AM during training, transitioning to 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Tape up boats for gelcoater, including hull stripes and sides.
• Prep molds and surfaces for gelcoating.
• Follow detailed instructions, specifications, and diagrams.
• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure proper preparation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Contribute to quality and efficiency improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with tape application, auto body, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to work a 10-hour shift with standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment (temps >100°F).
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to wear PPE (respirators, gloves, chemical-resistant suits).
• Team-oriented and attentive to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with fiberglass, sanding, grinding, or boat finishing.
• Prior work in manufacturing, auto body, or construction environments.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time spent on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.

EEO Statement

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.