Laminator

Summary:

A fiberglass laminator creates components for boats applying fiberglass to a mold. The fiberglass laminator ensures that all areas of the mold are covered in a sufficient amount of resin-saturated, fiberglass matting to provide the desired strength of the finished component, using a tool called a chop gun or hands to press the resin-saturated, fiberglass matting into the mold. Once the fiberglass is sprayed/laid onto the mold it is then pressed out to remove all of the air bubbles and air pockets from the fiberglass matting so that the mold can produce a solid sheet of fiberglass. When it is a 2-part mold, spacing blocks will need to be strategically placed and one mold will be inserted into the other. Mixing the resins and removing the cured product from the mold, are tasks to be included within this position.

Shift Schedule:

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure required parts and raw materials are ready to run when they are scheduled

Arrange material in a certain order or pattern according to documentation using numbers, letters, words or pictures.

Spray fiberglass and/or lays sheets of fiberglass on part mold

Once the fiberglass is sprayed/laid onto the form, press the layers into place and use a roller to smooth out any wrinkles or voids.

Ability to use fiberglass chop guns

Use hands and arms as well as rollers in handling, installing, positioning, and to manipulate material.

Use mil gauge for gel coats and fiberglass to ensure the right amount of material is being applied

Ensure that material and storage, in area of assignment, appears clean and tidy.

Ability to operate material handling equipment such as platform trucks, forklifts, aerial work platforms, pallet jacks, overhead hoist, etc.

Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required which may include respirators, gloves, chemical resistance aprons, and chemical resistant suits.