Job Summary Join our dynamic team as a Fiberglass Auto Body Technician, where your expertise in composite body repair, gelcoat restoration, and structural fiberglass work will bring vehicles back to their original glory! In this energetic role, you'll be responsible for repairing, shaping, and refinishing a variety of fiberglass and composite vehicles with precision and care. Your skills in resin application, fiberglass layup, panel bonding, and body work will ensure each vehicle leaves our shop looking flawless. We're seeking a motivated professional who thrives on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional work. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment dedicated to excellence. Duties Perform composite body repairs, including crack repair, hole patching, laminate repair, and structural reinforcement using marine and automotive resin systems (polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy). Fabricate, lay up, and shape fiberglass mats, woven roving, and composite panels to restore vehicle bodies and custom components. Utilize grinding tools, DA sanders, rasps, shears, body fillers, and fairing compounds to smooth surfaces and match original body contours. Conduct gelcoat and body refinishing by applying skin coats, primer surfacers, and topcoats, followed by block sanding, buffing, and detail polishing. Prepare surfaces through precise grinding, beveling, feathering, and wax/grease decontamination to ensure proper adhesion of composite materials. Remove and install composite panels, body kits, trim, and mounting hardware, ensuring precise fitment and alignment. Inspect body damage to determine the appropriate resin, mat weight, and lamination technique required for repair. Safely handle hazardous materials (resins, catalysts/MEKP, solvents) and maintain proper respiratory and personal safety standards. Requirements Proven experience working as a fiberglass technician or auto body technician specializing in composite, fiberglass, or Corvette/kit car repair. Strong knowledge of composite fabrication, resin chemistries, gelcoat repair, and body fairing techniques. Proficiency in hand layup, composite panel bonding, grinding, structural laminating, and finish sanding. Familiarity with body fillers, structural adhesives, spray equipment, and surface preparation tools. Ability to operate rotary buffers, pneumatic sanders, air saws, and paint spray guns effectively. Strong attention to symmetry and detail, with hands-on experience in surface preparation and finishing. Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a safety-conscious environment. Physical capability for heavy lifting, standing, bending, and working comfortably with personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and protective suits.

Pay:

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person