FIBERGLASS HAND LAY-UP OPERATOR

Tampa Tank - Florida Structural Steel a Precision Build Company; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Tank - Florida Structural Steel a Precision Build Company in Humboldt, IA is seeking skilled fiberglass lay-up operators to manufacture multi-layer tanks. You will handle hand lay-up processes, monitor resin mixes, and verify part quality throughout production. Responsibilities include maintaining materials supply, operating or tending chop guns and gel coaters, ensuring correct thickness, and completing required regulatory paperwork. Strong attention to safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years fiberglass production experience is essential.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions; bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand lay-up to manufacture multi-layer tanks.
• Double check equipment; ensure parts are clean and debris-free.
• Ensure adequate raw materials and correct resin/hardener mix.
• Apply tank layers (veil, chop, gel coat) per specifications.
• Assist attaching top, bottom, and openings to tank shell.
• Maintain proper thickness and tank joint integrity.
• Operate safety equipment and cranes; complete quality paperwork.

Skills

Problem sensitivity

Fiberglass machinery knowledge

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Double check all equipment prior to each part manufactured. Make sure parts are clean and free of any debris, etc.
• Ensure adequate supply of raw materials to include resin, hardener and glass cloth to complete part to be manufactured.
• Ensure that proper mix of resin and hardener meets specifications at all times during hand lay-up operations.
• Ensures all remaining layers of tank - chemical veil, chop and gel coat are applied to meet specifications.
• Rolls out each part layer as required to meet specification.
• Maintains proper thickness at all stages of part, especially careful at tank openings to ensure proper fit to other parts.
• Responsible to assist attaching top, bottom, manway various inlets and outlets to tank shell after shell is completed.
• Responsible to ensure any tank joint integrity, both inside and outside the tank.
• Knowledge to safety operate overhead cranes, fork trucks and yard crane.
• Operate or tend chop gun and gel coat operations to make various parts as required.
• Complete quality control and regulatory paperwork as applicable.
• 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

• Problem sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Knowledge of fiberglass production machinery to include chop guns, gel coaters, etc.
• Problem solving - the ability to keep fiberglass production machinery running with basic maintenance knowledge.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• 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

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