Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
use power toolsconsult technical resourcesapply preliminary treatment to workpieceshandle chemicalsensure vessel compliance with regulationsapply health and safety standardsread standard blueprintsselect fibreglassprotect workpiece components from processingtroubleshootremove air bubbles from fibreglasswear appropriate protective gearread engineering drawingssaturate fibreglass mat with resin mixturefasten componentsconstruct mouldsperform general maintenance on ship exteriorsrepair laminated structuresmaintain mouldsapply a protective layerapply plastic resin layersoperate fibreglass spray gunfinish plastic productsmix chemicalstrim excess materialinspect quality of productslead inspectionsoperate lifting equipmentfasten wood reinforcing strips to vessel components