731133 Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker

• Fibreglass Laminator

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Sets up and prepares machines for reinforced plastics production
• Checks all templates, moulds, and cut-out patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to specifications
• Applies gelcoat, colouring, and fibre-reinforced plastic to moulds according to specifications
• Monitors and adjusts machine settings to ensure proper application of materials
• Ensures the correct applications of mixtures for effective setting of resins and gelcoats
• Checks completed products for conformance to specifications and to identify any deficiencies
• Repairs or modifies damaged or defective fibreglass parts to ensure they are fit for purpose