Fiberglass Body Repair Technician
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!)
Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour ($2000 Sign-on Bonus!)
Location: Pocahontas, IA
About BrandFX
BrandFX, a TIME Manufacturing Company, is a leading innovator in advanced composite material technology, specializing in manufacturing lightweight, durable, and environmentally friendly fiberglass products. As pioneers in the industry, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions for various industries, including utility, service, and municipal vehicles.
Time Manufacturing Company is a global industry leader specializing in the manufacturing of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and bridge inspection equipment. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and value, our diverse portfolio of brands, including Versalift, Ruthmann, BlueLift, BrandFX, Aspen Aerials, France Elévateur, and Movex, caters to the Telecom and Electric Utility Distribution markets worldwide. At the heart of our operations is a dedication to providing essential products that contribute to critical infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted access to power and services for our customers.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Fiberglass Body Repair Technician to join our production team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our product quality by inspecting, repairing, and finishing fiberglass bodies. If you take pride in high-quality craftsmanship, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Surface Repair & Restoration: Perform structural and cosmetic fiberglass repairs on body components using proper tools and techniques.
- Finishing & Polishing: Inspect gel-coat surfaces to identify imperfections; perform sanding, buffing, and polishing using wax, compounds, fillers, or putty to achieve a seamless finish.
- Tool & Equipment Operation: Safely operate hand and power tools, including orbital sanders, die grinders, drills, gel-coat spray equipment, and high-speed buffers.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough parts inspections and apply a solid understanding of the fiberglass finishing process to meet quality standards.
- Teamwork & Safety: Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 1 years of hands-on experience in fiberglass body repair, gel-coat finishing, or a related trade.
- Technical Knowledge: Proven expertise in identifying surface defects and utilizing correct compounds and tools to restore finishes.
- Tool Proficiency: Experience using pneumatic and electric power tools (grinders, sanders, buffers).
- Attributes: Strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Our full range of benefits include:
- Health insurance – medical, dental, and vision plan
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k), with a company match
- Paid holidays and vacation time available
- Work 4 - 10 hrs. days
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
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Skills Required
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in fiberglass body repair, gel-coat finishing, or a related trade
- Expertise identifying surface defects and using appropriate compounds and tools to restore finishes
- Experience using pneumatic and electric power tools, including grinders, sanders, and buffers
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable attendance
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
What We Do
Time Manufacturing Company is a leading global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lifts, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, cable placers, truck bodies, buckets, and other specialty equipment for electric utility, telecommunications, bridge inspection, tree care, and other fleet-supported industries. Established in 1965 in Clifton, Texas, the company is headquartered in Westlake, Texas, and maintains facilities throughout North America and Europe. Today, Time Manufacturing Company includes the following brands (and the regions in which they operate): • Versalift (US & EU) • Ruthmann (US & EU) • BrandFX (US) • Aspen Aerials (US) • France Elevateur (EU) • Movex Lift (EU, Asia, Africa) In 2021, Time Manufacturing Company was acquired by H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity and alternative asset management company. The acquisition has allowed Time Manufacturing to continue to strengthen its ability to support its growing base of infrastructure customers. Time Manufacturing Company employs more than 2,200 associates worldwide.
