Fiberglass Laminator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Fiberglass Laminator Do?
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.
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Chemical Processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Fiberglass Laminator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialChemical Processes knowledge
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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EssentialFibreglass Laminating knowledge
Process of applying multiple layers of fiberglass, a strong lightweight plastic reinforced with glass fibre woven into mats, using various techniques such as applying pressure or adhesives, welding or heating …
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialApply Preliminary Treatment To Workpieces skill
Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.
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EssentialConsult Technical Resources skill
Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …
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EssentialEnsure Vessel Compliance With Regulations skill
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
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EssentialHandle Chemicals skill
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
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EssentialRead Engineering Drawings skill
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
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EssentialRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse Power Tools skill
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialProtect Workpiece Components From Processing skill
Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.
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EssentialRemove Air Bubbles From Fibreglass skill
Use brushes and rollers to eliminate air bubbles that could weaken the fibreglass, to ensure perfect adherence of the resin to the product shell or to previous layers, and to …
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EssentialSaturate Fibreglass Mat With Resin Mixture skill
Apply plastic resin mixture, by using a brush, to the fibreglass mat. Press saturated mat into the mold to remove air bubbles and wrinkles, using a roller.
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EssentialSelect Fibreglass skill
Select precut fibreglass mats to laminate surfaces of boat decks, hulls or golf carts according to technical plans and specifications.
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Optional Skills (5 of 19 displayed)
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OptionalQuality Assurance Procedures knowledge
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
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OptionalSanding Techniques knowledge
The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.
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OptionalComposite Materials knowledge
The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.
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OptionalPlastic Resins knowledge
The process of heating hydrocarbons, forming and combining polymers to create plastic resins which are used to make different kinds of products.
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OptionalApply A Protective Layer skill
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
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OptionalConstruct Moulds skill
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
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OptionalFasten Components skill
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
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OptionalFinish Plastic Products skill
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
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OptionalInspect Quality Of Products skill
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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OptionalLead Inspections skill
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …
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OptionalMaintain Moulds skill
Clean and repair moulds, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface.
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OptionalMix Chemicals skill
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
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OptionalOperate Lifting Equipment skill
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
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OptionalApply Plastic Resin Layers skill
Choose the appropriate plastic resin and apply it to surfaces or molds to form the basis for plastic products or enhance the stiffness of other materials such as graphite sheets. …
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OptionalFasten Wood Reinforcing Strips To Vessel Components skill
Use resin-saturated fiberglass to fasten wood reinforcing strips to boat decks and cabin structures.
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OptionalOperate Fibreglass Spray Gun skill
Operate a gun which cuts the incoming fiberglass strands to the desired lenghts, propels the pieces into the catalyzed resin when it comes out of the gun, and sprays the …
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OptionalPerform General Maintenance On Ship Exteriors skill
Perform maintenance tasks on ship exteriors e.g. cleaning, painting, sanding, fibreglass restoration, varnishing, polishing, finishing, carpentry, etc.
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OptionalRepair Laminated Structures skill
Inspect fiberglass laminated structures such as boat hulls and decks for deterioration or defects, and perform repair work accordingly.
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OptionalTrim Excess Material skill
Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.
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