Fiberglass Technician

Thrush Aircraft

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 6 days

Albany, GA 31703, US

Competitive

Full Time

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The Fiberglass Technician is responsible for laminating layers of fiberglass on molds to create parts, selecting precut materials as needed.
Duties include smoothing out wrinkles, trimming excess material, and mixing resin and catalyst to saturate the fiberglass.
The technician must work the saturated materials into the shape of the mold, ensuring air bubbles are removed and surfaces are smooth.
Additional responsibilities may include inspecting and cleaning molds, applying wax for easier part removal, and checking measurements against drawings.
This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience and offers a salary of $45,000 per year.

FIBERGLASS TECHNICIAN

Job duties include:

Laminates layers of fiberglass on molds to form parts. Selects precut fiberglass mat and cloth according to part.
Places layers of mat and cloth in mold and smooths out wrinkles.
Trims excess material from mold.
Mixes catalyst and resin and saturates mat and cloth with mixture, using brush.
Works saturated mat and cloth into shape of mold with hands and roller, to remove air bubbles and smooth surfaces.
Bonds reinforcements to structures, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
Cuts harden fiberglass from mold with trimming knife.
May inspect, clean, and assemble molds prior to start of work.
May apply wax to surface of mold to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
Check drawings for measurements.

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