Fiberglass Technician

Thrush Aircraft

Posted 3 months ago, valid for 19 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 appropriate materials, and ensuring a smooth finish.
Key duties include trimming excess material, mixing resin and catalyst, and shaping the fiberglass using hands and rollers to eliminate air bubbles.
The role may also involve inspecting and cleaning molds, applying wax for easier removal of parts, and checking drawings for accuracy in measurements.
Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in fiberglass work and related tasks.
The position offers a salary of $40,000 to $50,000 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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