Fiberglass Production Technician (Days) - Entry level pay starting at $20.00/hr

Twin City Fan & Blower; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower is seeking a Fiberglass Technician to manufacture fiberglass and composite components for industrial applications. You will lay up, finish, inspect, and package parts using hand layup and laminating techniques.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are willing to learn. Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and quality in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; able to read a tape measure.
• Experience with fiberglass, composites or manufacturing helpful but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture fiberglass and composite parts using hand layup and laminating processes.
• Prepare and grind fiberglass parts for layup and finishing.
• Read blueprints, test sheets and production instructions.
• Inspect finished laminations for defects and dimensional accuracy.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Hand tools usage

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Measuring equipment

Hand tools

Job description

The Fiberglass Technician manufactures fiberglass and composite components using molds, resin, hand layup and laminating processes. This position prepares, lays up, finishes and inspects fiberglass parts used in industrial manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture fiberglass and composite parts using hand layup and laminating processes.
• Prepare and grind fiberglass parts for layup and finishing.
• Select and use the appropriate resin, fiberglass materials, molds and tools.
• Read blueprints, test sheets and production instructions.
• Inspect finished fiberglass laminations for trapped air, dry spots, resin pools, dimensional accuracy and other quality defects.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment to complete production work.
• Tag product; have supervisor/team lead inspect product.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous fiberglass, composite, manufacturing, fabrication or production experience is helpful but not required. We provide training for candidates with the ability and willingness to learn the work.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals written in English preferred. Ability to read and understand shop orders and time sheets.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions and decimals; Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use tools in a safe and proper manner. The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations And Required Training

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations, Rigging safety.
• Understands SQDE Metrics, LDMS, Issue boards, 5S.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist; and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.