§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fibreglass machine operator

Fibreglass machine operators control and maintain the machine that sprays a mix of resin and glass fibers onto products such as bathtubs or boat hulls to obtain strong and lightweight composite end-products.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fibreglass laminating coating substances

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of sports equipment polymerisation plastic resins composite materials

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge remove air bubbles from fibreglass wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources control glass fibres flow feed hoppers optimise production processes parameters monitor processing environment conditions troubleshoot extract products from moulds trim excess material tend fibreglass machine set up the controller of a machine feed fibreglass machine monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

control production flow remotely perform test run maintain equipment manage waste finish plastic products repair laminated structures apply a protective layer maintain moulds report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products operate fibreglass spray gun clean equipment keep records of work progress use non-destructive testing equipment measure materials prevent casting adhesion form moulding mixture

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)