Job Description

Are you an experienced Fiberglass Composite Technician with experience on application, repair, and finishing of fibreglass and polymer-based coatings for swimming pools and associated structures?

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Our client is seeking a skilledFiberglass Composite Technician to join its specialist team who combine technical trade skills in composites, resin systems, and spray application techniques with practical on-site execution, ensuring high-quality, durable, and compliant finishes across new builds

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Successful candidates will be based in our client's factory in Rutherford, NSW.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Read and interpret technical drawings, production specifications, and mould documentation to determine fabrication requirements
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- Prepare moulds and surfaces for gel coating, composite lay-up, and lamination processes
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- Carry out surface preparation, polishing, and defect rectification of pool shells and composite parts
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- Apply gel coats, resins, fibreglass, and polyurethane materials using specialised spray equipment and hand lay-up techniques
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- Trim, grind, sand, polish, and finish composite products to specified dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards
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- Manufacture ancillary fibreglass and composite components associated with swimming pool production
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- Operate and maintain chopper guns, spray systems, rollers, grinders, and other composite fabrication tools and machinery
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- Perform fibreglass and composite lay-up, lamination, reinforcement, and fabrication of swimming pool shells and associated components
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- Conduct polyurethane and composite material application where required
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- Undertake mould maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure ongoing production efficiency
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- Follow daily and weekly production schedules set by the Production Supervisor
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- Assist in process optimisation and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing methods and production workflows
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- Perform routine maintenance of tools, equipment, and work areas to support secure and efficient operations
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- Comply with workplace health and safety legislation, PPE requirements, and hazard control procedures within a composite manufacturing facility
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- Maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment in accordance with company policies
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- Work independently and collaboratively within a production team environment Assist the development of new technologies and processes
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Skills and Experience

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- Proven minimum 3 years' experience in fiberglass or composites
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- Strong measurement, sanding, and spraying skills.
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- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
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- Ability to work with various setting compounds (hand mix and premix).
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- High standard of trimming, drilling and grinding techniques
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- Ability to produce components without additional need for rectification.
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- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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Qualifications

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- MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade (or equivalent work experience).
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- Experience in swimming pool, marine, or composite product manufacturing (highly desirable)
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- Experience with tools (e.g. guns, lamps, brushes and rollers, dremel or rotary tools etc).
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- First Aid - desirable
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- Inspect finished products, identify defects, and carry out repairs and rectification to meet manufacturing and quality requirement
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- Monitor material usage and ensure correct handling of resins, catalysts, and composite materials in accordance with technical and safety requirements
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- Follow structured production schedules and technical work instructions within a manufacturing environment
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📌 Fibreglass Composite Technician (Maitland)
🏢 Working In Australia
📍 Maitland