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Occupational Report for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2091) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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

Employment Outlook for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Research & Development Composites Technician 7/16/10 Bend
Fiberglass Repair - Bus and Truck Industrial 7/12/10 Woodburn $15.00/hr
Job Openings from the Web for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Chopper Gun Runner / Fiberglass 8/26/10 Milwaukie Express Employment Professionals
State of Oregon License Information for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.84 $12.10 $13.95 $15.89 $19.25 $14.40 $29,961
Multnomah / Washington 11.22 12.82 15.20 19.52 23.02 16.10 33,489
Douglas 12.93 13.54 14.55 15.54 16.13 14.54 30,232
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 535 531 -4 -0.7% 0 12 12
Multnomah / Washington 89 85 -4 -4.5% 0 2 2
Lane 88 65 -23 -26.1% 0 2 2
Clackamas 73 81 8 11.0% 1 2 3
Douglas 62 31 -31 -50.0% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 53 55 2 3.8% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 39 23 -16 -41.0% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 28 35 7 25.0% 1 1 1
Klamath / Lake 22 22 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 19 22 3 15.8% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 12 12 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 9 7 -2 -22.2% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 3 5 2 66.7% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 535
Total, All Industries Private 535
Manufacturing Private 525
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 169
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 169
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 11
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 307
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Private 89
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 23
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 78
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 51
Ship and Boat Building Private 64
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 11
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Private 11
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 18
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 18
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 10
Repair and Maintenance Private 10
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance Private 10
Educational Requirements for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
  • Apply Adhesives
  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Lamination Techniques
  • Apply Protective Coatings
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Laminate Fiberglass To Wood By Hand Using Resin, Cloth, And Brush
  • Maintain Consistent Quality
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Perform Basic Assembly
  • Perform Repetitive Tasks In Assembly Setting
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Composite Materials (Fiberglass, Graphite Or Boron)
  • Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
Schools and Training Providers for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Coil Winders, Tapers, And Finishers 39%
Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other 36%
Electrical And Electronic Equipment Assemblers 34%
Assemblers, Multi-Task Or Team 30%
Engine And Other Machine Assemblers 30%