Finisher
Dougherty Manufacturing / SŌLACE Boats · solaceboats.com
EdgewaterOn-siteEntry level
The job in short
Fiberglass component finisher and repair technician.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-04-08
- Location as listed
- Edgewater, FL, US
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Position Title: Finisher
Employment Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt
Department: Production
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime as required)
Position Overview
The Finisher is responsible for finishing, repairing, and inspecting fiberglass components while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a Finisher, the employee is expected to perform the following duties:
• Finish and repair fiberglass components using spray guns, buffers, polishing tools, putty, and fillers
• Select appropriate abrasives and materials to meet production requirements
• Perform grinding, polishing, and finishing processes according to company standards
• Remove scratches, fill voids, and apply finishes as required
• Work with resins, gel-coats, fiberglass materials, foam, and adhesives
• Operate hand and power tools including spray guns, sanders, drills, grinders, hoists, and other equipment
• Inspect components for defects and perform necessary repairs
• Follow all instructions from supervisors and complete assigned tasks
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management
Physical Requirements
• The employee must be able to:
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, and safety glasses
• Work in a hot, humid, non-climate-controlled environment
• Stand, bend, reach, climb, and move continuously during shifts
• Work shifts of 10+ hours as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in a fast-paced and noisy production environment
• Work overtime (planned or unplanned) as required
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies
• Adhere to all safety standards, including chemical handling procedures
• Maintain high-quality workmanship standards
• Demonstrate reliability and dependability
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Use hand, battery-powered, and pneumatic tools
• Work in close quarters and limited spaces when necessary
• Experience with fiberglass and/or gel-coat applications (required)
• High school diploma or GED (required)
Dougherty Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic
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