Fiberglass Laminator or Fabricator - Course Advisor : Job Details

Life As a Fiberglass Laminator or FabricatorFiberglass Laminator or Fabricator Example: Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.ResponsibilitiesApply 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.Check 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.Trim cured materials by sawing them with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.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.Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.Cure materials by letting them set at room temperature, placing them under heat lamps, or baking them in ovens.Required SkillsFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work:Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Job DemandIn the United States, there were 19,700 jobs for Fiberglass Laminator or Fabricator in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Fiberglass Laminator or Fabricator. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 2,200 job openings in this field each year.The states with the most job growth for Fiberglass Laminator or Fabricator are Utah, Alabama, and Rhode Island. Watch out if you plan on working in Virginia, Maine, or Washington. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.SalaryThe salary for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators ranges between about $23,590 and $49,900 a year. Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators who work in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.Tools & TechnologiesAlthough they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareWork EnvironmentFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators work in various industries, including manufacturing and construction.#J-18808-Ljbffr