Lamination Team Member

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Laminator to read and interpret work instructions, laminate fiberglass on molds for boat decks and hulls, and apply resins with pneumatic spray guns to build quality components.

The role requires attention to safety, adherence to TPM practices, and the ability to follow established assembly processes. The work environment is loud and hot, with seasonal conditions typical of a heavy manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One or more years of assembly experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Reading/comprehension, speaking and writing in English at 9th grade equivalency level.
• Ability to read routine procedures and forms.

Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets, understands and efficiently performs multiple lamination operations by following work instructions, safety guidelines and other organizational policies, procedures, and rules.
• Laminates layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls.
• Sprays chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns.
• Presses layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, smoothing wrinkles and air bubbles.
• Follows Total Productive Maintenance to maintain equipment and minimize downtime; cleans tools and disposes of chemicals properly.

Skills

Lamination operations

Fiberglass layup

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Reads, interprets, understands and efficiently performs multiple lamination operations by following work instructions, safety guidelines and other organizational policies, procedures, and rules.
• Laminates layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls.
• Sprays chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns. The Laminator will press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smoothes out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees/rollers.
• Completes Total Productive Maintenance responsibilities in order to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. Maintains wet out system, cleans tools, and disposes of chemicals in proper areas.
• Follows established assembly processes and does not deviate without proper

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets, understands and efficiently performs multiple lamination operations by following work instructions, safety guidelines and other organizational policies, procedures, and rules.
• Laminates layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls.
• Sprays chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns. The Laminator will press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smoothes out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees/rollers.
• Completes Total Productive Maintenance responsibilities in order to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. Maintains wet out system, cleans tools, and disposes of chemicals in proper areas.
• Follows established assembly processes and does not deviate without proper

written approval from management.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Educational And Work Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. One or more years of assembly experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Reading/comprehension, speaking and writing in English at 9th grade equivalency level. Ability to complete written forms, read routine procedures and correspondence.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in all areas of organization. Working environment is characterized by loud noises and general production conditions. Conditions may be hot and humid; manufacturing building is not air conditioned and is subject to seasonal temperatures.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.