Fiberglass Repair Resume

Fiberglass is a strong material made from a plastic reinforced with finer pieces of glass. While being lightweight, its offers strength and resistance and thus is used for variety of purposes. A fiberglass repairer is expected to repair the articles made from fiberglass and bring them to its original form. He removes holes and cracks from the article that are developed due to continuous usage and prepares a smooth and even surface. He creates and applies different solvents to the fiberglass to improve its resistance to harsh weather conditions, heat and breakage. The person has to be competent in using the repairing tools and knowledgeable about the composition of the fiberglass to be able to perform repairs.

Fiberglass Repair Resume Example

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Thomas L. Raab
4556 Briarwood Drive
Camden, NJ 08102
Phone: 856-475-7831
Email: tlraab@anymail.com

Career Objective:

To work with a yacht service company as a fiberglass repair technician where I can repair, maintain, and replace gel coat and fiberglass on powerboats sailboats used for customers.

Summary of Skills:

• Thorough knowledge about the manufacturing, repairing methods of the fiberglass
• Familiar with the peculiar repairing needs and precautions required for several fiberglass articles
• Skilled at handling delicate materials and sensitive repairs with precision
• Ability to communicate with customers cordially and provide them with quality services
• Expert in using and maintaining fiberglass repair kit

Work Experience:

Fiberglass Repair Specialist
Renew Repair Works, Camden, NJ
October 2014 - Present

• Identifying damaged pieces of fiberglass by tapping the glass piece with a hard tool
• Repairing fiberglass with precision and helping customers reuse the material effectively
• Undertaking repair work with the help of angle grinder, laminate roller, mixing container, sand paper, spatula, sanding disc, etc.
• Verifying repaired materials to test the strength and endurance levels of fiberglass
• Studying blueprints; inspecting dies and molds to ensure the product confers to the expected standards of quality and designs
• Removing excessive materials to reinstate original contours to the surface

Fiberglass Repair Specialist
Revitalize Fiberglass Repair Services, Camden, NJ
February 2013 - September 2014

• Analyzed extent of damages based on the type of sound it generates on tapping
• Cut pieces of the fiberglass in accurate size and design as required for repairing work
• Removed unevenness of the fiberglass using sandpaper or air grinder
• Prepared solutions to harden or soften the fiberglass material as per the requirements
• Cleaned repaired surface to remove any signs of repair work and make the surface smooth and even
• Prepared resin mixture with appropriate proportions of solvents and soak the matting to provide required level of thickness

Education:

• High School Diploma
  St. Vincent School, Camden, NJ
  2011

• Certified Fiberglass Repair Technician
  ABC Technical School, Camden, NJ
  2012

Reference:

On request.