Raciel Reyes
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Resourceful Fiberglass Technician recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in fiberglass fabrication, mold making, and quality control ensuring high-quality outcomes. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations. Committed to continuous learning and applying innovative techniques for optimal results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiberglass Technician
Contender
Miami, FL
02.2014 - 11.2021
- Sanded cured laminates to prepare them for final finishing operations such as painting or polishing.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Performed inspections of fiberglass parts for quality assurance.
- Mixed and applied fiberglass resin to boat hulls, decks, and bulkheads.
- Polished repaired areas with sandpaper or buffing wheels to achieve a smooth finish.
- Inspected completed projects for any defects before delivery to clients.
Fiberglass Technician
Allied Ocean Reef Club
Key Largo, Florida
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Sprayed gel coat on fiberglass molds to specified thickness to protect fiberglass exterior.
- Pressed layers of saturated fiberglass mat or cloth into molds, smoothed wrinkles and removed air bubbles to fabricate quality product.
- Managed lamination process by observing cure time and surface temperature to adjust for quality results.
- Trimmed excess fiberglass from edges to remove unnecessary material.
- Added catalysts to resin and applied mixture to pre-cut fiberglass material.
Fiberglass Technician
Midnight Express Powerboats
Miami Gardens, FL
05.2005 - 03.2010
- Molded fiberglass from chopped fiberglass and resin materials using pneumatic chopper spray guns.
- Set up and maintained chopper gun by adding chopper blades to adjust fiber length, replacing rolls of fiberglass yarn roving and replacing parts.
- Followed safety procedures at all times while working in the shop environment.
- Vacuum-bagged composite layups onto molds for proper adhesion during the curing process.
- Utilized power tools such as grinders, routers, saws, drills when necessary in order to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
Education
OSHA Certification
Allied Marine Group
Key Largo, FL01-2003
High School Diploma -
American High School
Miami Lakes, Florida05-1992
Skills
- Fiberglass grinding
- Fiberglass patching
- Defect identification
- Fiberglass weaving
- Temperature monitoring
- Trimming techniques
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Fiberglass Technician
Contender
02.2014 - 11.2021
Fiberglass Technician
Allied Ocean Reef Club
07.2010 - 01.2014
Fiberglass Technician
Midnight Express Powerboats
05.2005 - 03.2010
OSHA Certification
Allied Marine Group
High School Diploma -
American High School
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