Fibreglass fabricator, Kaiwhakapiri kaka kōata
Also known as
- Fibreglass laminator
Fibreglass fabricators apply layers of fibreglass on moulds to form structures for boats, cars and other products.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$27 to $43
Most common
$57
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Fibreglass fabricators
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime
- usually work in workshops
- may work in noisy, dusty and hazardous conditions
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- smooth surfaces of objects or equipment
- place materials into moulds
- apply parting agents or other solutions to moulds
- mix substances to create chemical solutions
- apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel
- measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- inspect production equipment
- clean production equipment
- build production moulds
- select production input materials
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 3)
- to do an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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