Description
Operate a gun which cuts the incoming fiberglass strands to the desired lenghts, propels the pieces into the catalyzed resin when it comes out of the gun, and sprays the substance onto products to be laminated.
Alternative labels
operating fibreglass spray gun
fibreglass spray gun operating
use fibreglass spray gun
fibreglass spray gun using
using fibreglass spray gun
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate fibreglass spray gun is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate fibreglass spray gun is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Fiberglass laminator: Fiberglass laminators mould fiberglass materials to form hulls and boat decks. They read blueprints and use hand and power tools to cut the composite materials. They apply waxes and lacquers, and prepare surfaces for the placement of fiberglass mats. They use resin-saturated fiberglass to bond wood reinforcing strips to cabin structures and decks. They also prepare materials exposing those to the right temperature. They check finished products for defects and make sure they comply with the specifications.
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.
References
- Operate fibreglass spray gun – ESCO
