Salvatore Fratino
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience ( 18 years) in Italian machine operation and quality assurance. Known for strong process improvement and technical troubleshooting abilities, committed to optimizing production workflows and enhancing team performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Laminator Machines' Manager
Sixto Packaging
Miami, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Set up, adjusted and operated laminating machines to laminate plastic film on paper products.
- Operated laminating machines to apply protective layers on packaging materials.
- Monitored machine performance, adjusting settings to maintain optimal operation.
- Monitored temperature gauges throughout the lamination process to ensure consistent heat levels were maintained.
- Adjusted rollers according to thickness of material being laminated.
- Conducted quality checks to verify compliance with packaging specifications.
- Safely checked materials, positions, adhesion and appearance for each product before initiating full production.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine issues to reduce downtime during production.
- Repaired minor problems with equipment components and reported major malfunctions to supervisor or designated personnel for repair.
- Managed Italian machine operations manuals and effectively communicated instructions to area operators.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during production processes.
Cheff Assistant
La Fontana Restaurant
Doral, Florida
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients and maintaining kitchen organization.
- Managed stock levels of food items and supplies for daily operations.
- Supported cooking techniques by following recipes and chef instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen workflow during busy hours.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving to customers.
- Operate the "Berkel" meat slicer machine delicatessen.
Resin Applicator
Even SRL
Gerenzano, Italy
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated application equipment to achieve accurate chemical distribution for effective pest and weed control.
- Maintained and calibrated applicator machinery for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily application tasks, ensuring timely and effective coverage.
- Mixed and prepared chemicals for targeted application on crops, trees, lawns, and shrubs to enhance growth and health.
- Conducted pre-application inspections to determine the presence of non-target organisms.
Extrusion Laminator
Sealed Air Cryovac
Passirana di Rho, Italy
03.2004 - 10.2022
- Led team in daily operations and strategic planning, aligning efforts with organizational goals.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills, resulting in improved job performance.
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
- Monitored performance metrics to assess operational effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Sterile Room Operator
Ribbon Srl
Taccona di Muggio', Italy
10.1996 - 02.2003
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
Education
Salumiere - Food & Safety
Comune Di Milano
Milano, Italy10-1995
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Technical troubleshooting
- Production scheduling
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Laminator Machines' Manager
Sixto Packaging
05.2025 - Current
Cheff Assistant
La Fontana Restaurant
10.2023 - 04.2025
Resin Applicator
Even SRL
11.2022 - 07.2023
Extrusion Laminator
Sealed Air Cryovac
03.2004 - 10.2022
Sterile Room Operator
Ribbon Srl
10.1996 - 02.2003
Salumiere - Food & Safety
Comune Di Milano