fiberglass laminator
Fiberglass laminators mould fiberglass materials to form hulls and boat decks. They read blueprints and use hand and power tools to cut the composite materials. They apply waxes and lacquers, and prepare surfaces for the placement of fiberglass mats. They use resin-saturated fiberglass to bond wood reinforcing strips to cabin structures and decks. They also prepare materials exposing those to the right temperature. They check finished products for defects and make sure they comply with the specifications.
Also called: fiberglass-spraying machine operator, fibreglass laminator, boat hull laminator, fibreglass lamination technician, fibreglass-spraying machine operator
- 16
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
16- apply health and safety standards
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- chemical processes
- consult technical resources
- ensure vessel compliance with regulations
- fibreglass laminating
- handle chemicals
- protect workpiece components from processing
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- remove air bubbles from fibreglass
- saturate fibreglass mat with resin mixture
- select fibreglass
- troubleshoot
- use power tools
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
19- apply a protective layer
- apply plastic resin layers
- composite materials
- construct moulds
- fasten components
- fasten wood reinforcing strips to vessel components
- finish plastic products
- inspect quality of products
- lead inspections
- maintain moulds
- mix chemicals
- operate fibreglass spray gun
- operate lifting equipment
- perform general maintenance on ship exteriors
- plastic resins
- quality assurance procedures
- repair laminated structures
- sanding techniques
- trim excess material
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