Fiberglass and Paint Repair Technician
Merlin Entertainments · merlinentertainments.biz
Winter Haven
The job in short
Fiberglass and paint repair.
Details
- Found
- 25 d ago · posted 2024-10-06
- Location as listed
- Winter Haven, FL, US
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Pay (as listed)
- $24 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
What you'll bring to the team
Bring Creativity and Craftsmanship to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, every ride vehicle, prop, and themed element helps create unforgettable experiences for our guests. As a Fiberglass & Paint RepairTechnician, you'll use your expertise in fiberglass and gelcoat repair, refinishing, painting, color matching, and detailing to restore and maintain these assets to show-quality standards. Working from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions, you'll play a key role in preserving the immersive environments that bring our Resort to life.
Key Responsibilities
• Repair, restore, and refurbish fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces on ride vehicles, props, and themed elements.
• Perform surface preparation, cosmetic repairs, wet sanding, compounding, detailing, and color matching to achieve show-quality finishes.
• Apply paints and coatings using spray guns, airless sprayers, rollers, brushes, and other finishing equipment.
• Operate and maintain pressure-washing, painting, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Manage assigned projects from assessment through completion, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and work instructions to determine dimensions, materials, and finish requirements.
• Identify and communicate equipment, material, or design issues to supervisors and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare material requests, labor estimates, and work order documentation.
• Maintain park props, themed elements, and painted surfaces in excellent condition.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests to support safe and uninterrupted park operations.
• Maintain personal tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members and other departments to support operational needs.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, placing safety as the highest priority.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Education
• Experience in fiberglass repair, auto body repair, painting, refinishing, detailing, and pressure washing required.
• Proficiency with spray equipment, including airless sprayers.
• Knowledge of fiberglass materials, painting techniques, surface preparation, and finishing processes.
• Experience maintaining or repairing themed props, attraction components, ride vehicles, or similar structures preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Customer service-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, follow direction, and manage multiple assignments.
• Must provide and maintain the hand tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Technical training or certification in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Additional Requirements
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as needed.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Health, Safety & Physical Requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment for employees, guests, and contractors by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Use tools, equipment, and materials only as trained and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, and equipment.
• Manual dexterity required to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment.
• Visual acuity required for detailed repair, painting, finishing, and inspection work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by radio, and by telephone.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces when required.
Work Environment
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to dust, paint, fiberglass materials, chemicals, noise, and humidity.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other required safety equipment.
• Work may be performed in controlled paint and finishing booths, maintenance shops, and throughout the resort and theme park.
Benefits
• Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
• Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.
• Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
• Recognition Programs and Rewards
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities
Pay Range
USD $24.00/Hr.
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