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Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Description
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Common Tasks
- Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
- Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
- Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.
- Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
- Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $15.81 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.35 and $23.61 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $32,898.67 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,517.34 and $49,118.34 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,200 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 8.3% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,300.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $30,275.
