Lamination- FRP Days

Lamination/Gunrunner/FRP

Applies and rolls initial layers of fiberglass and resin to hulls and decks. Applies and rolls fiberglass and resin to hulls and inserts metal reinforcing pieces.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify the different hulls and decks that are to be laminated.
• Use rollers, brushes, and fiberglass guns.
• Eliminate bubbles in fiberglass once it has been applied.
• Use small hand tools, including scissors, razors knife, etc.
• Light sanding and grinding of parts when necessary.
• Must be flexible and willing to cross-train within the department.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instructions of the Manager/Supervisor/Lead
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Manage one's own time and respect the time of others.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively individually or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Tools used in this occupation include but are not limited to:

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- Rollers, Fiberglass chop gun, sanders, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass and resin.
• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to work effectively individually or with a team. Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Some Knowledge of FRP and composites
• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to see and identify small quality defects.
• Position requires repetitive arm, hand, and shoulder movements.
• Fine motor skills required for multiple tasks.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment, including a respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.