Kings Island
Overview:
Kings Island is seeking a Fiberglass Technician to perform high‑quality fiberglass repair, fabrication, and finishing work across the entire park, including rides, theming, décor, vehicles, and all waterpark (Soak City) attractions and features . This role ensures that all fiberglass assets remain safe, durable, and visually outstanding for our guests.
Responsibilities:
* Perform fiberglass repairs, fabrication, laminating, and refinishing on ride components, slides, water features, props, signage, vehicles, and theming throughout both Kings Island and Soak City Water Park . * Inspect fiberglass assets for cracks, wear, delamination, fading, leaks, and structural concerns; recommend repair methods and timelines. * Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, cutting, filling, and shaping to ensure proper bonding and quality finishes. * Mix and apply resins, catalysts, epoxies, fillers, and gel coats according to specifications and safety standards. * Work from technical drawings, repair guides, and verbal instructions to execute accurate, efficient repairs. * Maintain tools, PPE, work areas, and equipment in safe, organized condition and follow all OSHA, waterpark, and park safety procedures. * Support seasonal projects, operational downtime, water slide rehabilitation, emergency repairs, and special assignments as needed. * Collaborate with Maintenance, Rides, Waterpark, Fabrication, and Creative departments on multi‑disciplinary repair and construction projects.
Qualifications:
* Experience in fiberglass repair, auto body, marine repair, or composite materials (water slide or waterpark fiberglass experience a plus). * Strong knowledge of fiberglass lay‑up, patching, structural repair, gel coat application, color matching, and finishing techniques. * Ability to work safely with resins, chemicals, power tools, sanders, grinders, and cutting tools in both dry park and waterpark environments. * High attention to detail with pride in craftsmanship, appearance, and long‑term durability. * Ability to climb, lift, bend, kneel, and work outdoors, including elevated and confined spaces. * Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills. * Willingness to support carpentry tasks and learn on the job. * Willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and variable shifts as required by park operations.
* Perform fiberglass repairs, fabrication, laminating, and refinishing on ride components, slides, water features, props, signage, vehicles, and theming throughout both Kings Island and Soak City Water Park . * Inspect fiberglass assets for cracks, wear, delamination, fading, leaks, and structural concerns; recommend repair methods and timelines. * Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, cutting, filling, and shaping to ensure proper bonding and quality finishes. * Mix and apply resins, catalysts, epoxies, fillers, and gel coats according to specifications and safety standards. * Work from technical drawings, repair guides, and verbal instructions to execute accurate, efficient repairs. * Maintain tools, PPE, work areas, and equipment in safe, organized condition and follow all OSHA, waterpark, and park safety procedures. * Support seasonal projects, operational downtime, water slide rehabilitation, emergency repairs, and special assignments as needed. * Collaborate with Maintenance, Rides, Waterpark, Fabrication, and Creative departments on multi‑disciplinary repair and construction projects.
Qualifications:
* Experience in fiberglass repair, auto body, marine repair, or composite materials (water slide or waterpark fiberglass experience a plus). * Strong knowledge of fiberglass lay‑up, patching, structural repair, gel coat application, color matching, and finishing techniques. * Ability to work safely with resins, chemicals, power tools, sanders, grinders, and cutting tools in both dry park and waterpark environments. * High attention to detail with pride in craftsmanship, appearance, and long‑term durability. * Ability to climb, lift, bend, kneel, and work outdoors, including elevated and confined spaces. * Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills. * Willingness to support carpentry tasks and learn on the job. * Willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and variable shifts as required by park operations.