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Is being a fibreglass worker a good fit for you?

Builds boat hulls, decks and other products by laying layers of fibreglass into moulds.

What the work involves

  • Rolls out air bubbles and smooths seams using rollers.
  • Sprays chopped fibreglass, resin and hardener onto prepared moulds using spray guns.
  • Mixes hardener into resin and soaks cloth and mats with the mixture using brushes.
  • Checks finished products for defects and size by measuring, looking and tapping to find bubbles or weak spots.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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