Production · SOC 51-2051
Fiberglass lamination involves physical layup skill, but spray application and pattern checking are increasingly automatable.
Parts of the job are exposed, but judgment and context still matter.
Timeline: Spray automation for standard boat hulls is already deployed; workers who shift to aerospace composites or wind blades face stronger demand through 2030.
Tap a skill to find courses on Coursera.
Some links are affiliate links — if you sign up or buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
$39,790 median pay
$37,320 median pay
$48,310 median pay
$51,180 median pay
$38,220 median pay
Production
AI job-risk card
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators is watch on AIFear. Parts of the job are exposed, but judgment and context still matter.
AIFear.com
Our AI Fear Score for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators is 35/100 (Watch). Parts of the job are exposed, but judgment and context still matter.
35 out of 100, based on an AI-model review of this occupation's O*NET tasks against what current AI can actually do.
Most exposed: Automated spray application of chopped fiberglass and resin, Computer-based die and template conformance checking, Standardized layup sequences for high-volume molds. Harder to automate: Hand-selecting and fitting fiberglass mats to complex mold shapes, Inspecting, cleaning, and prepping molds before each run, Applying lacquers and detecting surface defects by touch, Adapting to custom or low-volume part geometries.
Lean into Composite materials and resin chemistry, Mold preparation and quality inspection, Surface finishing techniques, Health and safety in composites (PPE, ventilation). Consider roles such as Composites technician (aerospace or wind energy) or Composite quality inspector or Mold design assistant.
Tasks, skills and AI-exposure for this role were reviewed by an AI model against its O*NET task profile (curated roles use published research anchors). Pay and employment, where shown, are U.S. BLS OEWS (May 2024) figures. This is an estimate, not a prediction about any individual's job. Compare all occupations.