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
$23
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$47
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.
You usually learn on the job to become a fibreglass fabricator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Levels 3 or 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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