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Bernardino Alvarez

Springville,UT

Summary

Seeking a position where I can work hard and have opportunities for growth while improving the company's efficiency.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Composite Technician

SalyOti Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new processes, technologies, and software applications relevant to composite manufacturing operations.
  • Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers.
  • Accurately combined different materials to create strong composite material for Type products.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of process controls, quality assurance measures, and inspection records for traceability purposes.
  • Fabricated Number Type composite parts.
  • Followed specifications to create accurate composites and reduce waste by Number%.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by coordinating with team members to meet strict deadlines and customer specifications.
  • Used cellophane, wax paper and masking tape to mask off mold areas not laminated.
  • Utilized hand shears and trimming knives to trim excess materials from molds.
  • Pressed layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes, or hands.
  • Sprayed chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies, using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.

Demolition Worker

Demolition Co
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Wore mandated safety equipment and used correct procedures for total site safety.
  • Operated jackhammer, cutting saws and other power tools for demolition work.
  • Conducted post-demolition site assessments, ensuring all required tasks were completed before moving onto subsequent projects.
  • Performed selective demolition tasks with attention to detail, preserving historical elements as requested by clients or architects.
  • Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources and maintaining clear communication with supervisors.

COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

PERFORMANCE FABRICATION, INC.
06.2008 - 03.2023
  • Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
  • Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
  • Tooling fabrication from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood
  • Machine shop equipment operation (mill, lathe, table saw, band saw, etc)
  • Performed repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins
  • Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications
  • Operation of measuring devices such as calipers, height gages, micrometers, and torque wrenches
  • Maintaining the shop floor free from clutter or debris and other duties as directed

COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

HMI-HOOD MANUFACTURING, INC.
11.1987 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for fabricating a variety of parts, accessories in accordance with technical specifications
  • Read blue prints and tape measures to ensure project accuracy and completion
  • Performed hot-bonding, wet lay-up preparation, and cures, using raw materials or pre-pregs, both glass and aramid fiber
  • Work with and around a variety of chemicals and follow all OSHA standards in regards to personal protection equipment, PPE
  • Worked effectively on own as well as team worker
  • Performed grinding, sanding, blending, deburring operation
  • Operation operated all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment

Skills

  • Certified Composite Technician
  • Customer service Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent at following instructions
  • Forklift certified
  • Reach forklift certified
  • Hand/power tool
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Detail oriented
  • Critical thinker
  • Composites
  • Gel coats
  • Fiberglass
  • General maintenance
  • Sandwich construction
  • Training new employees of safety procedures and equipment
  • Planning and coordinating
  • Organization
  • Extremely detail orientated

Certification

  • American Composites Manufacturers Association-Certified Composite Technician, #ACMA3836
  • Forklift Certification, HMI, Inc., 2621 S. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92707
  • Workplace Violence Prevention, Course Completed, Hood Manufacturing, Santa Ana, CA
  • Prevention of Workplace Sexual Harassment Training, Course Completed, Hood Manufacturing, Santa Ana, CA

Timeline

Composite Technician

SalyOti Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Demolition Worker

Demolition Co
05.2022 - 09.2023

COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

PERFORMANCE FABRICATION, INC.
06.2008 - 03.2023

COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

HMI-HOOD MANUFACTURING, INC.
11.1987 - 06.2008
  • American Composites Manufacturers Association-Certified Composite Technician, #ACMA3836
  • Forklift Certification, HMI, Inc., 2621 S. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92707
  • Workplace Violence Prevention, Course Completed, Hood Manufacturing, Santa Ana, CA
  • Prevention of Workplace Sexual Harassment Training, Course Completed, Hood Manufacturing, Santa Ana, CA
Bernardino Alvarez