Precision Build is hiring: FIBERGLASS HAND LAY-UP OPERATOR in Indiana

Precision Tank - Ligonier, IN - Full Time

Summary: Operate or tend hand lay-up operations to manufacture multi-layer composite tanks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Double check all equipment prior to each part manufactured. Ensure parts are clean and free of any debris.
2. Ensure adequate supply of raw materials, including resin, hardener, and glass cloth, to complete part manufacturing.
3. Maintain proper mix of resin and hardener to meet specifications during hand lay-up operations.
4. Ensure all remaining layers of the tank - chemical veil, chop, and gel coat - are applied to meet specifications.
5. Roll out each part layer as required to meet specifications.
6. Maintain proper thickness at all stages, especially at tank openings, to ensure proper fit to other parts.
7. Assist in attaching top, bottom, manway, various inlets, and outlets to the tank shell after completion.
8. Ensure the integrity of tank joints, both inside and outside.
9. Knowledge to safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, and yard cranes.
10. Operate or tend chop gun and gel coat operations to make various parts as required.
11. Complete quality control and regulatory paperwork as applicable.
12. Keep work area clean and free of debris daily.

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 abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills & Knowledge:

1. Problem sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
2. Knowledge of fiberglass production machinery, including chop guns and gel coaters.
3. Problem solving - the ability to keep fiberglass production machinery running with basic maintenance knowledge.
4. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
5. 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:

1. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
2. Ability to write simple correspondence and 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 standardized situations.

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