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.