Composite polymer products (hardened plastics) are used in the aircraft and space industry, the processing and oil-related industry, agriculture, aquaculture, municipal sector, the cooling and refrigeration industry, the food processing industry and in the recreational and professional boat industry.

A composite polymer operator works in small and large companies manufacturing products in composite polymer products, e.g. processing companies, boat builders and manufacturers of pipes, tanks and other technical products.

Sentrale arbeidsoppgaver

The main task of a composite polymer operator is hand-worked and mechanical processing of semi-manufactured products in composite polymer. This includes tasks in manufacturing, repair and maintenance of products in composite polymer. Key tasks are:

making one’s own moulds, templates, fixtures and other aids
making hand lay-up of composite polymer
using spray-up techniques
making sandwich constructions
doing repairs
winding, pressing and injection processes
busing joining techniques for hardened plastics

Personlige egenskaper

You must be meticulous and be able to work independently on the basis of drawings and product descriptions. You must be open for new developments and be able to use your knowledge in connection with product development.