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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-2051.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

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

What this job is about

Fabricate fiberglass components according to specifications and quality standards.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare molds and materials

    Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.

  2. 2

    Mix resins and catalysts

    Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.

  3. 3

    Apply fiberglass layers

    Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns.

  4. 4

    Check product quality

    Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring and visual inspection.

  5. 5

    Cure and finish products

    Cure materials by letting them set at room temperature or baking them in ovens.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

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