Nathan Ray
Flint,MI
Summary
Dedicated Fiberglass Technician with expertise in fiberglass fabrication and quality control. Enhanced product durability and aesthetics through gel coat application while ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency in warehouse settings. Maintained tools and equipment to support high-performance standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiberglass Technician
Splash Pool Services
Romulus, Michigan
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Executed fiberglass repair and fabrication, including surface prep, trimming, quality checks, and adherence to OSHA safety standards.
- Fabricated fiberglass components for custom pool installations and repairs.
- Mixed and applied fiberglass resin to boat hulls, decks, and bulkheads.
- Repaired damaged areas on boats by sanding down existing material and applying new layers of fiberglass cloth and resin mixture.
- Applied gelcoat to molds to create a smooth surface finish on finished products.
- Applied gel coat finishes to enhance durability and aesthetics of fiberglass surfaces.
- Laid up mold patterns with matting materials such as woven roving or chopped strand matting.
- Cut and shaped fiberglass cloth with hand tools, ensuring precise dimensions for optimal fitting in fabrication processes.
- Utilized power tools such as grinders, routers, saws, and drills to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Forklift Operator
Kumi Manufacturing of Alabama
Clanton, Alabama
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Operated forklifts to load/unload trucks, manage inventory, train employees, and maintain safety standards.
- Operated forklifts, loaded/unloaded trucks, managed inventory, trained employees, maintained safety.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance warehouse organization and streamline workflow.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment to ensure timely deliveries. onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight and stock between storage areas and loading docks to maintain workflow., stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse organization and workflow.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation procedures.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance needs.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Cook
Waffle House
Calera, Alabama
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Actively engaged with customers to assess their satisfaction and address any concerns. to ensure satisfaction with their dining experience.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen equipment to ensure proper hygiene and functionality., surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and prep areas.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Ensured consistent quality in food preparation by following standardized recipes daily. and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Education
GED -
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI 06.2004 - 08.2004
Skills
- Fiberglass fabrication
- Gel coat application
- Surface preparation
- Fiberglass reinforcement
- Fiberglass restoration
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Fiberglass Technician
Splash Pool Services
06.2020 - 05.2023
Forklift Operator
Kumi Manufacturing of Alabama
01.2012 - 01.2020
Cook
Waffle House
01.2009 - 01.2012
GED -
Lansing Community College
06.2004 - 08.2004