Lino Fernandez

Lamination Technician

Applied Composites

Indianapolis, IN

01.2002 - 08.2024

Ensured lamination machines were operating correctly and efficiently.
Adjusted machine settings as needed for each job according to customer specifications.
Operated lamination equipment to laminate plastic film to paper products.
Inspected materials for defects prior to laminating processes.
Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, and replacing worn parts on lamination machines.
Loaded rolls of film onto machines and adjusted tension controls accordingly.
Collaborated with other technicians to ensure all safety procedures were followed at all times while operating machinery.
Demonstrated knowledge of material characteristics necessary for successful lamination operations.
Provided assistance in training new personnel on how to properly operate the lamination equipment safely and effectively.
Followed detailed instructions regarding set up, operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of various types of laminating equipment.
Kept work areas clean at all times by disposing of waste materials appropriately.
Followed daily maintenance lists to keep work areas productive and operational.
Managed lamination process by observing cure time and surface temperature to adjust for quality results.
Molded fiberglass from chopped fiberglass and resin materials using pneumatic chopper spray guns.
Pressed layers of saturated fiberglass mat or cloth into molds, smoothed wrinkles and removed air bubbles to fabricate quality product.
Added catalysts to resin and applied mixture to pre-cut fiberglass material.
Trimmed excess fiberglass from edges to remove unnecessary material.