Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
SOC Code: 51-2051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $42,869 | $59,634 | $76,419 | $93,184 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $42,016 | $57,886 | $73,757 | $89,627 |
| New Haven, CT | $41,787 | $57,574 | $73,362 | $89,149 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $41,413 | $57,117 | $72,842 | $88,546 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $41,413 | $57,117 | $72,842 | $88,546 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $41,413 | $57,117 | $72,842 | $88,546 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $41,142 | $55,890 | $70,616 | $85,363 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $40,435 | $54,538 | $68,661 | $82,763 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $39,416 | $51,605 | $63,814 | $76,003 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,395 | $51,438 | $63,482 | $75,525 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Instructing | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.9 |
| Production and Processing | 3.8 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
| Chemistry | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Building and Construction | 3.0 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 45.8% |
| Less than high school | 42.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.0% |
Typical 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.
- Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
- Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.
- Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
Technology Skills
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