About this opportunity
Regal Boats lists this FRP Lab Engineer opportunity in orlando, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 (Compensation is based on a combination of your skills, background, and the needs of the role)
Why Regal?
For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.
What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.
Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary Regal Boats is seeking a motivated self-starter with a great attitude to join our team as an FRP Lab Engineer. FRP Lab Engineers are responsible for process audits, as well as overseeing lab testing functions and participating in process development.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lamination and Process Audits
Burn test
Correct Initiator type and percentage
Gun calibrations
Glass rollout
Correct cores and placement
Infusion
Laminate thickness
Barrier coat and putty application
Bottom paint test for proper application
Lab Testing Functions
Material sustainability; gelcoats, resins, MEKP
Shelf-life; recheck expired material for viability
Test new gel coats, resins, colors, gel times, viscosity, peak exotherms, barcol hardness
COA’s; obtain and keep on file for every batch of gelcoat and resin
Color and UV exposure resistance
Structural bond strength
Adhesives, methacrylates, caulking, sealants
Corrosion; salt spray test for parts, fasteners, external
Fabrics; stain resistance, scratch resistance, floor and wall coverings
Calibrations; mil gauges for gelcoat, pics crimper and dyes, equipment
Tooling; test tooling gel/resins before use
Process Development and Improvement
Develop and test new build process
Diagnose problems within the current build process
Training on various lamination and infusion techniques
Data Collection/Entry
Gather monthly chemical usages for environmental reporting purposes.
SWPPP quarterly water outfall testing.
SWPPP quarterly visual inspections
Assigned responsibilities listed on the environmental dashboard.
Enter monthly chemical usage data into the appropriate spreadsheets.
90 Day Waste Area weekly inspections
Required Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to use a variety of hand tools, razor knives, scissors, and power tools
Detail oriented
Be able to demonstrate a record of dependability and reliability with prior work experience
Work well with and in close proximity to others
Good problem-solving ability
Self motivated
Preferred Qualifications
Creative thinker
Skills in fiberglass and resin
Work Environment
Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time being on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
orlando, FL, 32885, US
Who can apply
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