Fiberglass Laminator

Fluidra’s looking for a Fiberglass Laminator to join our team at our Plant in Arlington, WA. The position is Full-Time, typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., some overtime is possible. We value safety and provide the very best PPE to every employee.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

• Performs elementary and routine mix and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts inside mold surface using various hand tools
• Works with various resins, gel-coats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives
• Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fiber parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.
• Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood bracing materials as required by projects being assembled
• Follow all Company guidelines regarding attendance, PPE and Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE SEEK

• Experience with polyester and vinyl ester resins and gelcoats preferred
• Exposure to composite manufacturing
• Have knowledge of open mold fiberglass process
• Ability to use standard power and hand tools
• Able to work with/around fiberglass materials and resins
• General fiberglass experience will also be considered, and training is available to the qualified candidate
• Chopper gun and gelcoat gun experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Thrive in a fast-paced plant/ manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided based on the employee's position and work area

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles - PPE provided

• The employee is occasionally required to work from an elevated position of approximately 6 feet on a flat surface and handle hazardous materials

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate requiring hearing protection in certain areas

• This is a manufacturing facility where fiberglass dust, dirt, and other unfavorable environmental conditions are prevalent, dust masks or respirators are required

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided based on the employee's position and exposure

WHAT WE OFFER 

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Expected hourly rate range is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.