Fiberglass Finisher (Pre-Finish)

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Winnebago Industries Inc

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Sarasota, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality fiberglass and gel coat repairs, including sanding and buffing surfaces to eliminate defects. Mix resins and use professional finishing tools to ensure flawless surfaces on luxury boats.

Qualifications

You have experience with fiberglass, gel coat, and paint repair, along with familiarity using sanders, buffers, and spray equipment. You possess a strong attention to detail and the physical ability to perform hands-on finishing work.

Must Have Skills for ATS

fiberglass repair

gel coat repair

paint repair

sanding

buffing

spray equipment

Job Description

Chris-Craft - Beauty That Lasts a Lifetime

Fiberglass Finisher 

At Chris‑Craft, we don’t just build boats—we create timeless works of craftsmanship that are admired on the water for generations. Every curve, finish, and surface matters. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Fiberglass Finisher who takes pride in precision, has an eye for detail, and enjoys working hands‑on to create flawless finishes on world‑class luxury boats.


What You’ll Do

As a Fiberglass Finisher, you’ll play a vital role in the final look and feel of our iconic vessels by:

  • Performing fiberglass and gel coat repairs to achieve a high‑quality finish
  • Sanding and buffing surfaces efficiently—no burn‑through, just perfection
  • Identifying gel coat defects such as cracks, thin gel, or surface distortion
  • Mixing gel coat and resins for repairs and spot‑spraying with precision
  • Fairing in parts and repairing scratches, voids, fish eyes, halos, and more
  • Learning new processes and cross‑training within the Lamination team
  • Following detailed work instructions and using professional finishing tools

Whether you’re early in your finishing career or a seasoned expert, there’s room to grow here.


What You Bring

  • Experience with fiberglass, gel coat, paint repair, or auto body repair (preferred)
  • Familiarity with sanders, buffers, and spray equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Dependable attendance and a commitment to safety
  • Excellent vision and the physical ability to perform hands‑on finishing work
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Technical training or certification is a plus—but passion for craftsmanship matters most.


Why Chris‑Craft

  • Be part of an iconic American luxury boat brand
  • Learn and grow your skills in a supportive manufacturing environment
  • Take pride in building products seen and admired around the world
  • Work with a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and quality

If you’re passionate about precision, enjoy working with your hands, and want your work to speak for itself on the water—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us finish what others only begin.

#ccjobs


Monday - Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm, some Fridays

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Winnebago Industries Inc

At Winnebago Industries, we believe that time spent outdoors is time well-spent. Winnebago Industries is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor recreation products under the Grand Design, Newmar, Winnebago, Barletta and Chris-Craft brands. We are a family of brands, each unique in its own rich legacy, but united in the pursuit to elevate every moment outdoors for our customers. The company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Florida. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. We’re looking for people who are as passionate about their work as they are about the outdoors. We seek fresh minds and skilled hands that can bring new perspectives, ways of working and technology to deliver exceptional experiences. We do this best when we allow ourselves the time to enjoy the environment — so we seek to keep a healthy balance between work and play. Be part of a team that treats each other with the respect, trust and humility needed to create extraordinary outdoor experiences for our customers.
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