7291-15 Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker
Operates machines to apply gelcoat, colouring and fibre reinforced plastic to moulds to produce fibreglass and laminated products.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- selects and applies gelcoats and pigments
- adjusts temperature, catalyst levels and spray gun settings
- sprays trial panels and moulds
- cleans and maintains equipment
- may perform hand layup of fibreglass products, spray lamination, filament winding or centrifugal casting
- may roll fibrous mass to remove air and compact it
Specialisations:
Fibreglass Gun-Hand
Fibreglass Hand Laminator
Resin Transfer Moulding Machine Operator