Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Median pay: $46,880/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 2,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
• Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
• Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.
• Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
• Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
What's the median pay for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators?
The median pay for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators is $46,880 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators?
Employment for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators is projected to change +4.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators?
About 2,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.