FIBERGLASS HAND LAY-UP OPERATOR

Summary - Operate or tend hand lay-up operations to manufacture muliti-layer composite tanks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following Other duties may be assigned. 1.

Double check all equipment prior to each part manufactured.

Make sure parts are clean and free                               of any debris, etc.  2.

Ensure adequate supply of raw materials to include resin, hardener and glass cloth to complete                                  part to be manufactured. 3.

Ensure that proper mix of resin and hardener meets specifications at all times during hand lay-up operations. 4.

Ensures all remaining layers of tank - chemical veil, chop and gel coat are applied to meet specifications. 5.

Rolls out each part layer as required to meet specification. 6.

Maintains proper thickness at all stages of part, especially careful at tank openings to ensure proper                          fit to other parts. 7.

Responsible to assist attaching top, bottom, manway various inlets and outlets to tank shell after shell                      is completed.     8.

Responsible to ensure any tank joint integrity, both inside and outside the tank. 9.

Knowledge to safety operate overhead cranes, fork trucks and yard crane. 10.

Operate or tend chop gun and gel coat operations to make various parts as required. 11.

Complete quality control and regulatory paperwork as applicable. 12.

Responsible to keep work area clean and free of debris on a daily basis.

Qualification :

• 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, skills, and / or ability required.

Reasonable            accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Skills & Knowledge :

1.

Problem sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. 2.

Knowledge of fiberglass production machinery to include chop guns, gel coaters, etc. 3.

Problem solving - the ability to keep fiberglass production machinery running with basic maintenance                    knowledge. 4.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for                        maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 5.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. with frequent lifting and / or carrying objects weighing 50 lbs.

Education and / or Experience :

Actual fiberglass production experience of at least 3 years is essential .

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills :

1.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. 2.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and to other                employees of the organization.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Ability to perform these operations using units' weight, measurement, volume and distance.  Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardizing situations.  Powered by JazzHR