Results-driven Glass Laminator with extensive experience at Nautique Boat Company, recognized for enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste by implementing innovative techniques. Proficient in precision glass cutting and quality control, while fostering teamwork and mentoring new employees to uphold safety standards and operational excellence.
Work History
Glass Laminator /Lead
25 Years 3 Months
Nautique Boat Company | 04.1997 - 07.2022
Operated laminating equipment to produce high-quality glass components.
Ensured compliance with safety protocols during production processes.
Assisted in quality inspections to maintain product standards.
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow efficiency.
Trained new employees on laminating techniques and safety procedures.
Maintained clean and organized workspaces to support operational excellence.
Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste during production.
Assisted in the development of training materials for new employees, promoting consistent quality standards across the team.
Implemented cost-saving measures by efficiently utilizing raw materials and minimizing waste during production processes.
Reduced waste by diligently inspecting glass materials for defects and imperfections prior to lamination.
Optimized production efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations, ensuring smooth workflow throughout the process.
Ensured safety compliance by following appropriate protocols during handling, cutting, and assembling processes.
Enhanced the overall aesthetic appeal of laminated glass products by skillfully applying decorative interlayers and finishes.
Contributed to team success through active collaboration and sharing best practices for glass lamination techniques.
Exhibited strong attention to detail while measuring, cutting, and aligning layers of glass accurately for successful lamination results.
Proactively identified potential issues during the lamination process and implemented corrective measures to ensure product integrity.
Trimmed cured materials by sawing with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers.
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.
Bonded wood reinforcing strips to deck cabin structures, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
Crew Leader
2 Years 6 Months
Q4 Services | 01.2011 - 07.2013
Supervised daily operations, ensuring team adherence to safety protocols and standards.
Coordinated workflow assignments, optimizing productivity across crew members.
Trained new staff on equipment usage and operational procedures to enhance efficiency.
Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and increasing overall performance quality.