Typical Tasks
Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
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.
Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Self-Control
Initiative
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Common Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
