Fibreglass Composite Technician

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 skilled Fiberglass 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 new 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

If you are interested, please apply now!