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?

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret technical drawings, production specifications, and mould documentation to determine fabrication requirements

Prepare moulds and surfaces for gel coating, composite lay-up, and lamination processes

Carry out surface preparation, polishing, and defect rectification of pool shells and composite parts

Apply gel coats, resins, fibreglass, and polyurethane materials using specialised spray equipment and hand lay-up techniques

Trim, grind, sand, polish, and finish composite products to specified dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards

Manufacture ancillary fibreglass and composite components associated with swimming pool production

Operate and maintain chopper guns, spray systems, rollers, grinders, and other composite fabrication tools and machinery

Perform fibreglass and composite lay-up, lamination, reinforcement, and fabrication of swimming pool shells and associated components

Conduct polyurethane and composite material application where required

Undertake mould maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure ongoing production efficiency

Follow daily and weekly production schedules set by the Production Supervisor





Assist in process optimisation and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing methods and production workflows

Perform routine maintenance of tools, equipment, and work areas to support safe and efficient operations

Comply with workplace health and safety legislation, PPE requirements, and hazard control procedures within a composite manufacturing facility

Maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment in accordance with company policies

Work independently and collaboratively within a production team environment Assist the development of recent technologies and processes

Skills and Experience

Proven minimum 3 years’ experience in fiberglass or composites

Strong measurement, sanding, and spraying skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.

Ability to work with various setting compounds (hand mix and premix).

High standard of trimming, drilling and grinding techniques

Ability to produce components without additional need for rectification.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade (or equivalent work experience).

Experience in swimming pool, marine, or composite product manufacturing (highly desirable)

Experience with tools (e.g. guns, lamps, brushes and rollers, dremel or rotary tools etc).

First Aid - desirable

Inspect finished products, identify defects, and carry out repairs and rectification to meet manufacturing and quality requirement

Monitor material usage and ensure correct handling of resins, catalysts, and composite materials in accordance with technical and safety requirements

Follow structured production schedules and technical work instructions within a manufacturing environment

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📌 Fibreglass Composite Technician (Rutherford)
🏢 Working In Australia
📍 Rutherford