Precision Build is hiring: FIBERGLASS HAND LAY-UP OPERATOR in Hum...
Precision Build - Humboldt, IA, United States, 50548
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Precision Tank - Humboldt, IA - Full Time
Summary: Operate or tend hand lay-up operations to manufacture multi-layer composite tanks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Double check all equipment prior to each part manufactured. Make sure parts are clean and free of any debris.
- Ensure adequate supply of raw materials to include resin, hardener, and glass cloth to complete part to be manufactured.
- Ensure that proper mix of resin and hardener meets specifications at all times during hand lay-up operations.
- Ensure all remaining layers of tank - chemical veil, chop, and gel coat are applied to meet specifications.
- Roll out each part layer as required to meet specifications.
- Maintain proper thickness at all stages of part, especially at tank openings to ensure proper fit to other parts.
- Assist in attaching top, bottom, manway, and various inlets and outlets to tank shell after shell is completed.
- Ensure any tank joint integrity, both inside and outside the tank.
- Knowledge to safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, and yard crane.
- Operate or tend chop gun and gel coat operations to make various parts as required.
- Complete quality control and regulatory paperwork as applicable.
- Keep work area clean and free of debris on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Problem sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
- Knowledge of fiberglass production machinery to include chop guns, gel coaters, etc.
- Problem solving - the ability to keep fiberglass production machinery running with basic maintenance knowledge.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 lbs.
Education and/or Experience:
Actual fiberglass production experience of at least 3 years is essential. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and to other employees of the organization. Bilingual skills are a plus.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight, measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardizing situations.
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