Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

SOC Code: 51-2051

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricatorss release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 85.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Monitoring, Monitoring, Operations Monitoring.

AI-Proof Score: 85.7Very High
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Median Salary

$45,760

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Job Growth

4.2%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving

Common Tasks

  • Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
  • Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
  • Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
  • Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.
  • Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators — AI-Proof Careers