FIBERGLASS HAND LAY-UP OPERATOR

Tampa Tank - Florida Structural Steel a Precision Build Company; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Tank - Florida Structural Steel, located in Ligonier, Indiana, is looking for a skilled fiberglass operator to manage hand lay-up operations for multi-layer composite tanks. Candidates should have at least 3 years of fiberglass production experience and knowledge of relevant machinery.

The role demands attention to quality and safety, requiring individuals who can lift 50 lbs and ensure all materials meet specifications. Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of actual fiberglass production experience is essential.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Double check all equipment prior to manufacturing parts.
• Ensure adequate supply of raw materials for production.
• Maintain proper thickness at all stages of tank production.
• Operate safety equipment such as cranes and fork trucks.
• Complete quality control paperwork as applicable.

Skills

Problem sensitivity

Knowledge of fiberglass production machinery

Problem solving

Knowledge of raw materials and production processes

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years fiberglass production experience

Tools

Chop guns

Gel coaters

Job description

Summary

Operate or tend hand lay‑up operations to manufacture muliti‑layer composite tanks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 parts to be manufactured.
• Ensure that proper mix of resin and hardener meets specifications at all times during hand lay‑up operations.
• Ensure all remaining layers of tank – chemical veil, chop and gel coat are applied to meet specifications.
• Roll out each part layer as required to meet specification.
• Maintain proper thickness at all stages of part, especially careful at tank openings to ensure proper fit to other parts.
• Assist attaching top, bottom, manway, various inlets and outlets to tank shell after shell is completed.
• Ensure any tank joint integrity, both inside and outside the tank.
• Operate safety equipment such as 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.
• 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.