Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator

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  Production Occupations

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator

Also Called: Boat Builder, Boat Carpenter, Chopper Gun Operator, Fiberglass Laminator, Fiberglass Technician, Fiberglasser, Gel-Coater, Lamination Technician, Laminator, Roller, Boat Builder, Boat Carpenter, Chopper Gun Operator, Fiberglass Laminator, Fiberglass Technician, Fiberglasser, Gel-Coater, Lamination Technician, Laminator, Roller

What they do

Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.

$31,400
Starting Salary (2023)
$40,200
Median Salary (2023)
-0.3%
Projected Job Growth
20,380
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Self-Control
Initiative
Independence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking

Expected Knowledge

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Common Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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