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FIBERGLASS LAMINATOR & FABRICATOR

Company: Technical Tooling

Address:  1118 East D Street

Tacoma, WA 98421

Please send resumes to : Jake Matthaei  email : jakem@technicaltooling.com

 

Summary

The Fiberglass Laminator & Fabricator is responsible for the lamination of fiberglass material. This position involves, but is not limited to: sanding, grinding, structural glassing, flat table preparation and layout, fiberglassing, and fitting of parts and components.

 

Processes and methods used are principally closed molding, with occasional open molding.

 

The Fiberglass Laminator & Fabricator will work independently and with other team members and report directly to the Production Supervisor.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before the start of work

• Prep molds, sand, grind, and prep surfaces before lay-up of fiberglass

• Select fiberglass, mat, cloth in accordance with lay-up schedules

• Lay-up, fabricate, fit and install fiberglass components

• Remove components from molds

• Sand, grind, and prep surfaces for the next phase of construction

• When open molding is used, mix catalyst into resin and saturate fiberglass material with the mixture using brush or roller

• Perform daily housekeeping to keep the work area clean

• Follow all BVC safety policies and act in compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to the handling of hazardous materials

• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by management

 

Required Education, Skill, & Experience

• High School education or above preferred

• Previous experience in working with fiberglass products a plus

• Ability to work with hand tools

• Ability to communicate (speaking, reading, writing) effectively with others in English

• Regular punctual attendance is required

• Wearing appropriate clothing (long pants or coveralls and long-sleeved shirts)

• Willingness to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

• Ability and willingness to learn about fiberglass processes through training and ongoing personal study

 

Preferred Requirements

• Able to pass an online respirator medical evaluation

• Bi-Lingual a plus

 

Physical Requirements

Most of the time will be spent in a factory setting while standing, kneeling, stooping, and stretching (usual demands of the job). Some lifting and moving of heavy manufactured parts. Must have good eyesight, normal hand-eye coordination, fair mental capacity, and the ability to communicate with others.

 

Physical Tasks

Consistent (100%)

Frequent (50-99%)

Occasional (25-49%)

Seldom (1-24%)

Never (0%)

Sit

Stand/Walk

Heavy Lifting / Pushing

Light Lifting/Pushing

Ladder Work (i.e. work from or climb)

Climb Stairs

Twist

Bend / Stoop

Squat / Kneel

Crawl

Reach

Work Above Shoulders

Keyboard

Use of Hands/ Wrist

High Impact Vibratory Tasks

Low Impact Vibratory Tasks

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Exposure to, and the use of chemicals for fiberglass processes, which can be personally hazardous. Proper handling and use of correct PPE is required.

*** PPE and appropriate training is provided for all employees. ***

Work Environment

Tasks are performed in a ground floor manufacturing facility. The work area is indoor, lighted, and heated, but not air-conditioned.

 

Work Schedule

Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Position - Paid bi-weekly 40 hours/week

 

Monday through Thursday: 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

• (1/2-hour lunch break with two mid-shift breaks)