Fiberglass Fabricator

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

Job Title: Fiberglass Fabricator

Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

A Fiberglass Fabricator job involves creating fiberglass components by laminating, shaping, and assembling fiberglass materials. This includes tasks like applying resin and fiberglass layers to molds, bonding reinforcing materials, and ensuring the finished product meets specifications through quality checks. They also use tools and machinery to cut, shape, and finish fiberglass parts, often working in manufacturing or repair settings.

Responsibilities:

- Chopper Gun Experience required

- Lamination: Applying layers of fiberglass and resin to molds to create the desired shape and thickness.

- Shaping and Cutting: Using hand and power tools to cut, shape, and trim fiberglass materials according to blueprints or specifications.

- Assembly: Bonding reinforcing materials like wood strips to fiberglass structures, particularly in boat building.

- Finishing: Smoothing surfaces, removing air pockets, and applying finishing coats to achieve a high-quality surface.

- Quality Control: Inspecting finished products for defects, measuring dimensions, and ensuring they meet standards.

- Mold Preparation: Cleaning, preparing, and applying release agents to molds before lamination.

- Material Mixing: Mixing resins, catalysts, and other chemicals to prepare the materials for application.

- Tool Maintenance: Ensuring tools and equipment are in good working order.

- Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety regulations and using personal protective equipment.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Technical Skills: Experience with fiberglass lamination techniques, resin systems (epoxy and polyester), and hand tools.

- Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial in fiberglass fabrication to ensure accurate dimensions and smooth surfaces.

- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues during the fabrication process.

- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

- Safety Awareness: Understanding and adhering to safety protocols in a potentially hazardous environment.

- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

- Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

- Basic Math Skills: Understanding measurements and calculations.

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.