Fiberglass & Aluminum Body Specialist – Boat Industry
October 21, 2026
Fiberglass & Aluminum Body Specialist - Boat Industry
Immediate opening for a full-time fiberglass composite and aluminum body repair technician located in Kearney, Nebraska. Come work for one of the country’s longest running, family owned, premier boat sales & service companies. For over 70 years, Buzz’s Marine has been a leader in providing family boating experiences, covering multiple states.
The ideal candidate should have familiarity with various types of resins, gel-coats and related marine and automotive products. Specific composite and gel-coat finish training is available and recommended. Costs for training are paid.
Fun is at the heart of our business and the experience we provide our customers. Candidate consistently maintains a positive, enthusiastic attitude and creates an enjoyable work environment for coworkers and customers alike. Approaches responsibilities with a customer-focused mindset, understanding that the products and services we provide are ultimately about creating fun and lasting memories.
Primary Duties:
- Repair fiberglass, wood, & composite damage to hulls, floors, stringers, transoms and other body structure in both fiberglass and aluminum boats.
- Perform cosmetic gel-coat, paint and metal flake finish repairs on new and used boats, as well as composite parts on engines and trailers.
- Assist in reconditioning of used boat rigs and performance issues as needed.
- Performs minor aluminum boat repairs.
- Maintains stock of gels, paints, repair materials, masks, spray guns, and other provided supplies and equipment.
- Is familiar with pneumatic and hand tools including sanders, grinders, buffers, masks, and spray guns.
Work Requirements
- Attention to detail.
- Dependable and timely.
- Must be able to spend considerable time of the day standing or walking on hard surfaces.
- Must be mobile enough to enter and exit different sizes and heights of boats.
- Must be able to lift up to 40-59lbs and assist in lifting up to 50-80lbs with co-workers on occasion.
- Tasks require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, or balancing.
- Attends occasional gel and metal flake training as assigned by service team or boat manufacturer.
- Cooperate with service advisors and team to meet customer’s expectations.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- High School Diploma required.
- Experience in Composite/Fiberglass repairs required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Background check may be required
- Tuesday-Saturday work week. 7:30am-5:30pm.
This opening is full-time with a starting wage of $24.00 to $27.00 an hour (depending on experience) plus monthly commission. Yearly estimated salary will be $80,000 to $100,000 depending on individual’s skill level and production.
Buzz’s Marine offers an extensive benefit package including paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, health insurance, retirement plans, and profit sharing. Direct deposit paid weekly.
- Listing ID: 15618