AI Assistant for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

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

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.(Core task)
  • 2Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.(Core task)
  • 3Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.(Core task)
  • 4Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.(Core task)
  • 5Pat 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.(Core task)
  • 6Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.(Core task)
  • 7Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.(Core task)
  • 8Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.(Core task)
  • 9Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.
  • 10Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.

Top Skills Required

Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Coordination

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Daily Work Activities

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