Post Production Assembler Finisher in Hartland, Wisconsin at Fathom Mfg

Laminator

Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 450,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 12 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.

With over 50 years of industry experience, Fathom is at the forefront of the industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom’s extensive certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100:2016, NIST 800-171 and ITAR.

Laminator Position Summary:

Responsible for assembling a product or components of a product and finishing the product through priming, lamination, gluing, sanding, trimming, glazing, and other processes. May perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them, rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis.

Laminator Key Responsibilities:

• Process work orders per customer requirements
• Finish parts by priming, laminating, gluing, sanding, trimming, glazing, and other post- production processes.
• Set-up and clean work areas.
• Properly mix materials per order requirements.
• Work to a high-quality standard.
• Safely operate and maintain spray and mixing equipment
• Laminating using wet layup techniques
• Prepare and maintain molds for laminating
• Prepare materials for the laminating process, including cutting fiberglass and carbon fiber, mixing resins, and gel coats
• Apply gel coat and using HVLP paint gun or gel coat cup sprayers
• Work with resins include Epoxy, Polyester and Vinylesters
• Remove parts from mold
• Inspect Laminated parts for defects
• Trim and repair laminations as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Laminator Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1 Year of relevant experience preferred.
• Laminating using wet fiberglass layup preferred.
• Experience preparing materials for laminating process (Cutting fiberglass, carbon fiberglass, and using polyester resins) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid problem-solving skills/techniques.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
• Flexible, ability to work in a fast-pace team environment.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• High School Diploma or General Education (GED) required.
• Experience using Vacuum bagging and resin infusion
• Experience thermo forming plastic
• Able to read blueprints – Preferred
• Knowledge of laminating, hand tools and other equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Fathom is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, (example some states have a marital status protected), for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Fathom is an EOE, including disability/vets.