chemical processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencefibreglass laminating
Process of applying multiple layers of fiberglass, a strong lightweight plastic reinforced with glass fibre woven into mats, using various techniques such as applying pressure or adhesives, welding or heating in order to provide strength and stability to the composite material. The fibreglass can also be sprayed in liquid form onto products.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencessaturate fibreglass mat with resin mixture
Apply plastic resin mixture, by using a brush, to the fibreglass mat. Press saturated mat into the mold to remove air bubbles and wrinkles, using a roller.
select fibreglass
Select precut fibreglass mats to laminate surfaces of boat decks, hulls or golf carts according to technical plans and specifications.
Sector-specific
1 competenceensure vessel compliance with regulations
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Cross-sector
11 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.
consult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.
handle chemicals
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
protect workpiece components from processing
Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.
read engineering drawings
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
remove air bubbles from fibreglass
Use brushes and rollers to eliminate air bubbles that could weaken the fibreglass, to ensure perfect adherence of the resin to the product shell or to previous layers, and to avoid any structural defects.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use power tools
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competencescomposite materials
The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.
plastic resins
The process of heating hydrocarbons, forming and combining polymers to create plastic resins which are used to make different kinds of products.
quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
sanding techniques
The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesapply plastic resin layers
Choose the appropriate plastic resin and apply it to surfaces or molds to form the basis for plastic products or enhance the stiffness of other materials such as graphite sheets. Repeat layers until products have the desired thickness.
fasten wood reinforcing strips to vessel components
Use resin-saturated fiberglass to fasten wood reinforcing strips to boat decks and cabin structures.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmaintain moulds
Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.
perform general maintenance on ship exteriors
Perform maintenance tasks on ship exteriors e.g. cleaning, painting, sanding, fibreglass restoration, varnishing, polishing, finishing, carpentry, etc.
Cross-sector
11 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
construct moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
fasten components
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
finish plastic products
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
lead inspections
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.
mix chemicals
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
operate fibreglass spray gun
Operate a gun which cuts the incoming fiberglass strands to the desired lenghts, propels the pieces into the catalyzed resin when it comes out of the gun, and sprays the substance onto products to be laminated.
operate lifting equipment
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
repair laminated structures
Inspect fiberglass laminated structures such as boat hulls and decks for deterioration or defects, and perform repair work accordingly.
trim excess material
Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.