Occupation

731333 Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

731333 Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker

Operates machines to apply gelcoat, colouring and fibre-reinforced plastic to moulds to produce fibreglass and laminated products.

Specialisation

  • Fibreglass Laminator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Sets up and prepares machines for reinforced plastics production
  • Checks all templates, moulds and cut-out patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to specifications
  • Applies gelcoat, colouring and fibre-reinforced plastic to moulds according to specifications
  • Monitors and adjusts machine settings to ensure proper application of materials
  • Ensures the correct applications of mixtures for effective setting of resins and gelcoats
  • Checks completed products for conformance to specifications and to identify any deficiencies
  • Repairs or modifies damaged or defective fibreglass parts to ensure they are fit for purpose