Job Title: Marine Fiberglass Technician
Location: New Orleans LA

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Marine Fiberglass Technician to repair fabricate and finish fiberglass components on boats and marine vessels in the New Orleans LA area. This position involves inspecting hulls decks and structural components for damage preparing surfaces applying fiberglass materials and restoring vessels to proper structural condition and appearance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with fiberglass materials in a marine shipyard or boat repair environment be comfortable working outdoors and be able to perform detailed work in a physically demanding setting. Candidates must be dependable safety-conscious and capable of working a full 40-hour schedule with weekend work when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect boat hulls decks and structural components for fiberglass damage.

• Grind and prepare surfaces for fiberglass repair or fabrication.

• Lay fiberglass mat or cloth and apply resin gelcoat and composite materials.

• Shape sand and finish repaired areas to restore strength and appearance.

• Use hand and power tools to complete fiberglass work.

• Follow safety procedures when working with chemicals resins and fiberglass dust.

• Maintain quality workmanship while meeting production deadlines.

Must Have

• Experience performing fiberglass repairs or composite work.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.

• Ability to work 40 hours per week in an outdoor environment.

• Willingness to work weekends when required.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work including grinding sanding lifting and kneeling.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a marine shipyard or boat repair facility.

• Knowledge of gelcoat finishing and marine composite materials.

• Experience repairing boat hulls decks or structural fiberglass components.

• Familiarity with marine industry safety standards.

• Ability to read repair instructions or technical drawings.

Work Environment

• Shipyards boat repair facilities and marinas.

• Outdoor working conditions.

• Exposure to fiberglass dust resins and marine repair equipment.

Schedule

• Full-time 40 hours per week

• Weekend work may be required depending on workload

How to Apply

Apply online at
or call for more information.

AI Screening Questions (for Applicant Filtering)

1. How many years of experience do you have performing fiberglass repair or composite work

2. Have you previously worked in a marine shipyard or boat repair environment

3. Are you comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding conditions for extended periods

4. Do you have experience applying fiberglass mat resin and gelcoat materials

5. Are you able to work a full 40-hour week and weekends when project schedules require it

6. Do you have experience using grinders sanders or other power tools for fiberglass surface preparation