As a Filament Winding Operator, you will need to master following:

• cure composite workpiece
• prepare resin bath
• remove filament composite workpiece from mandrel
• types of fibre for polymer reinforcement

More generally, a filament winding operator is also versed in:

• coating substances
• consult technical resources
• control temperature
• monitor gauge
• monitor processing environment conditions
• optimise production processes parameters
• quality standards
• set up the controller of a machine
• troubleshoot
• use personal protection equipment

It also helps to know the following:

• adjust filament tension
• cut filament
• manage waste
• manufacturing of daily use goods
• polymerisation
• saw off filament mandrel pins
• clean equipment
• composite materials
• control production flow remotely
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• maintain equipment
• measure materials
• perform test run
• plastic resins
• report defective manufacturing materials
• synthetic resins