Fiberglass Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Laborer II (Fiberglass Technician)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Purpose : The Laborer II employee is responsible for applying fiberglass and paint to projects.

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with various chemicals including fiberglass resins, gelcoats, acetone, and fiberglass catalysts.
• Work with fiberglass molds, applying fiberglass resin to surface of molds.
• Safely move tanks with forklifts and cranes
• Prep and finish the inside of tank, installs fittings, grinds and repairs lumps air bubbles and patches, grinds and loose fibers and preps the outside of tanks for gel coating or occasional paint. Mixes gel coat
• Installs finishing hardware, trim excess fiberglass extending from edge of flange
• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs to variety of parts.
• Finish Operations by cleaning material, equipment, and the work area.
• Cuts glass, hand glasses in small items, installs manways, gules in cone fittings, and handles hardener and resin. Rolls air out of fiberglass and lay it down to the form.
• Cuts pipe and unloads trucks and pallets. Able to operate machinery such as fiberglass chopper guns.
• Be able to follow instructions carefully, which may require basic reading skills, ability to follow diagrams, and ability to read tape measure.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Secures tools, materials and equipment at end of day.
• Properly dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with KDHE requirements.
• Apply chemical compounds, use hazardous chemicals to clean equipment, deposit the hazardous material into designated containers for reclaim.
• Ensure all containers containing hazardous materials are labeled and kept covered when not actively in use.
• Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
• Additional hazardous waste activities may include, with further training, operating the solvent reclaimer, conducting weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas, reviewing / signing waste disposal manifests, moving hazardous waste containers to storage area, cleanup of minor chemical / hazardous waste spills.
• Complete initial and continued training related to hazardous waste management.
• Willing to be trained and / or train others
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Requirements :

Qualifications and Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description was reviewed with me and I understand that nothing in this job description restricts Hess Services, Inc. right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. This job description reflects Hess Services, Inc. assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is not intended as a contract of employment, nor to be construed as a guarantee of employment for any specific period of time or any specific type of work. I agree and acknowledge that my employment is “at will” and can be terminated, with or without cause or notice, at any time by Hess Services, Inc. or myself.