# Lead Laminator / Floater

> Laborup · Vonore, United States · — · Posted 2026-06-02

**Salary:** USD 50,000–56,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Job Summary**

We’re hiring a highly skilled Lead Laminator / Floater to be a utility player in our fiberglass lamination department.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be the go-to expert who can do it all—seamlessly jumping in wherever needed to keep production moving without missing a beat. Whether it’s running the chop gun, applying flawless gel coat, executing detailed patch and P&I work, color matching, or sanding, your versatility is the engine that keeps our line running. You won't just be filling gaps; you’ll be setting the gold standard for craftsmanship on the shop floor.

**Why Join Us?**

-   No two days are the same; you will utilize your full skill set across the entire shop floor as a critical utility player.
-   Work in a clean, safe, and efficient facility that takes pride in world-class 5S workplace organization.

**Compensation**

-   $24 - $27 / hr

**Shift**

-   1st shift

-   Monday - Thursday | 5:00am - 3:30pm

**Responsibilities**

-   **Versatile Execution:** Act as the department's premier floater, seamlessly transitioning between stations to cover high absenteeism or production bottlenecks.
-   **Technical Lamination:** Operate resin spray equipment (chop gun/gun running) and expertly lay and roll fiberglass materials (chop/mat, biaxial, woven fabrics, foam) into decks, hulls, and liners.
-   **Gel Coat & Color Matching:** Apply gel coat with precision, incorporating flake and executing exact color matching for flawless, premium finishes.
-   **Patch & P&I:** Perform expert cosmetic and structural fiberglass patching, alongside thorough prep and inspection (P&I) duties.
-   **Finishing & Sanding:** Shape, cut, grind, sand, and finish fiberglass components to meet stringent luxury marine standards.
-   **Leading by Example:** Set the shop-floor standard for quality, safety, and efficiency, indirectly mentoring the team through your high-level, hands-on craftsmanship.
-   **Process Collaboration:** Work seamlessly with the engineering team to launch new products, navigate custom deviations, and identify ways to improve department efficiency.
-   **Quality Control:** Maintain a sharp eye for both internal and customer-facing quality anomalies, addressing and correcting issues on the spot.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

Required

-   **Experience:** 5+ years of hands-on lamination experience in the marine industry.
-   **Versatility:** Proven ability to act as a utility player, highly proficient in all major fiberglass processes (gun running, rolling, gel coating, patching, P&I, and sanding).
-   **Cosmetic Expertise:** Strong, demonstrable skills in exacting color matching, flake application, and high-end cosmetic finishing.
-   **Problem-Solving:** Ability to identify structural or cosmetic issues promptly and implement effective, high-quality repairs on the fly.
-   **Physical Endurance:** Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working safely with fiberglass materials and chemicals

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/B4D865BDAA/apply)

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