Fiberglass Repairman (FGR)

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com. POSITION SUMMARY As a member of the Paint Shop team, this position will be responsible for repairing fiberglass parts while adhering to company procedures. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Repair fiberglass, blisters, crackers, and low spots using power tools to drill, cut out and smooth defective areas. Repair any structural damage to the bus. Cut and fit fiberglass patches and fill holes with plastic fillers. Mix resins or plastic plant with catalyst and spray repaired surfaces. Buff surfaces to provide lustrous finish using buffing compound and portable buffer. Responsible for completing tasks to ensure performance targets are met. Maintain accurate information flow to support our first-time quality initiatives. Adhere to safety procedures as they apply to all equipment used in this position. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Possess a basic understanding about the painting process/practices with the ability to read blueprints, and/or process sheets. Have great interpersonal and communication skills. Able to perform required duties with minimal supervision. Operate equipment and power/hand tools that are required in this position. OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com. WHY JOIN US: Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility Paid holidays and vacation Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members. On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023) Advancement opportunities within our family of companies New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

The position is responsible for repairing fiberglass parts, including structural damage, blisters, and cracks, using various power and hand tools. The role also involves mixing resins, applying patches, and buffing surfaces to ensure high-quality finishes while meeting performance targets.

Candidates must possess a basic understanding of painting processes and the ability to read blueprints or process sheets. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate required power and hand tools with minimal supervision are also necessary.

• Competitive wages • Comprehensive benefit package • Paid holidays • Paid vacation • On-the-job training • Advancement opportunities

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• Fiberglass repair
• Power tools operation
• Hand tools operation
• Blueprint reading
• Resin mixing
• Surface buffing
• Structural repair
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality control
• Hand Tools
• Continuous Development
• Power Tool Operation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Safety Procedures
• Polishing
• Communication
• Drilling
• Scalability
• Painting
• Product Lining
• Team Leadership

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Transportation
• Fiberglass Technician
• Transportation Maintenance Worker
• Civil Engineering Labourers
• Highway Maintenance Workers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week