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Will AI replace fiberglass laminators and fabricators?AI replacement risk 32% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,880
25th–75th pct. $39,430–$54,490
Top pay (est.)
$82,900
Top 10% $63,760
Pay in 5 years
$54,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$64,000est.
$55,100–$74,300
Outlook score
53/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
32%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.6%
1,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators? AI replacement risk

32%
Low
Ranked #275 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

Key skills

Monitoring
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Instructing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administration and Management
4.2
Education and Training
4.1
Production and Processing
3.9
Chemistry
3.7
English Language
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Mechanical
3.0
Administrative
3.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Near VisionMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationManual DexterityFlexibility of ClosureExtent Flexibility

Education of workers

High school diploma
46%
Less than high school
43%
Some college
11%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
30%
None / short demo
27%
6–12 months
23%
3–6 months
14%
1–3 months
6%

Related work experience

None
56%
3–6 months
20%
1–2 years
16%
1–3 months
4%
6–12 months
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.