Fiberglass & Gel Coat Technician

Company: Onewater Marine
Location: Islamorada
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY Fiberglass & Gel Coat Technicians are responsible for repairing fiberglass cosmetic and gel coat damage. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail along with experience in fiberglass and gel coat work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties (Most Important to Least Important) Identify defects such as: cracks, blisters, stress fractures and cosmetic flaws. Prep fiberglass, resins, and damaged areas for repair. Grind out defective areas, smooth rough edges/areas by using appropriate power or hand-tools. Shape and smooth edges to match contour properly. Mix Gel coat catalyst and spray or brush repaired surfaces; match colors. Buff and polish repaired surfaces. Estimate repair times, plan for materials, coordinate jobs with management. Maintain accurate records of repairs, materials used, and time spent on projects. Collaborate with team members and provide guidance or support as needed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to company policies and OSHA standards Stay updated on industry techniques and materials. Any other duties as assigned. SKILLS Customer satisfaction, both internal and external Effective communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS 2 years of experience as a fiberglass specialist. Maritime experience preferred 2 years of experience in Gel Coat repair Additional training or certifications in marine repair or fiberglass work is preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use the table / checklist below to indicate what is required of this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Using the rating scale below, indicate how often the following physical activities and environmental conditions are required/present in performing the Essential Job Responsibilities. C=Constantly F=Frequently O=Occasionally R=Rarely (5-8 hrs. /shift) (2-5 hrs. /sift) (Up to 2 hrs. /shift) (Not regular part of job) Physical Activities Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods C Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers C Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another F Operating motor vehicle O Communicating with others to exchange information C Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned C Hearing C Talking C Seeing C Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination C WORK ENVIRONMENT Use the table / checklist below to indicate the environmental conditions and physical demands of the position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. How would you best describe the environmental demands for this position? (Check only one) Environmental Conditions No adverse environmental conditions expected Poor ventilation Hazardous conditions Small and/or enclosed spaces Noisy environments X Exposure to intense weather conditions X How would you best describe the physical demands for this position? (Check only one) Physical Demands Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing ? Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds ? Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds ? Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more ? This position operates exclusively in an indoor office environment with controlled temperatures. (Y/ N ) DO NOT MAKE ANY EDITS TO THE BELOW PORTION OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION: OneWater Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Keywords: Onewater Marine, Lauderhill , Fiberglass & Gel Coat Technician, Construction , Islamorada, Florida