O*NET-SOC 51-2051.00

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2020
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2020
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.008/2020
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.008/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6208/2020
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6208/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6208/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2020
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.6208/2020
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.Core6408/2020
Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.Core6308/2020
Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.Core6308/2020
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.Core6208/2020
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.Core6308/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.7411/2023
Conventional3.4911/2023
Artistic2.2211/2023
Investigative2.0311/2023
Enterprising1.1511/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.