Gel and Lamination Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Gel and Lamination Quality Inspector

Employment Type : Full-Time

Classification : Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $19.00 - $27.50

Location : Orlando, Florida

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 Purpose : Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission : With God’s help, we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

Summary

Regal Boats is seeking a meticulous and proactive Gel and Lamination Quality Inspector to join our Lamination Department. In this role, you will ensure that all gelcoat and fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) parts meet Regal’s strict quality and safety standards. You will inspect and verify the cosmetic and structural integrity of parts during and after the lamination process, playing a key role in supporting production teams and maintaining the high-quality finishes that define Regal Boats.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform in-process and final inspections of gelcoat surfaces, fiberglass hulls, decks, and structural components throughout the lamination process.
• Evaluate parts for cosmetic defects such as pinholes, air voids, delamination, color variation, cracking, or uneven finishes.
• Verify compliance with work instructions, part drawings, layup schedules, and company quality standards.
• Conduct visual, tactile, and tap inspections, and use precision tools such as calipers and micrometers to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances; collaborate with supervisors and technicians to resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, reports, and data in accordance with company quality procedures.
• Work closely with gelcoat and lamination teams to reinforce best practices and consistent workmanship.
• Support continuous improvement by recommending process or material adjustments that enhance overall product quality and appearance.
• Assist with internal audits and training initiatives related to gelcoat application, FRP layup, and repair practices.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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. You must be able to work in an environment where dust, fiberglass, and other manufacturing materials are present.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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.