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Thomas Boucher

Tewksbury

Summary

Dynamic Composite Technician with a proven track record at Physical Sciences Inc., enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring quality through meticulous inspections. Expert in composite manufacturing techniques and autoclave operations, complemented by strong critical thinking skills. Successfully managed complex processes, delivering high-quality components for advanced applications.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Composite Technician

Physical Sciences Inc.
Andover
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed CMC carbonization process, improving overall operational effectiveness.
  • Performed composite preform layups and cured components with autoclaves, ovens, and vacuum bagging.
  • Utilized high-temperature furnaces to achieve optimal material properties.
  • Conducted inspections on production parts to ensure adherence to quality benchmarks.

Composite Fabricator

CMT Materials
Attleboro
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Fabricated hundreds of parts to support structure and buoyancy for unmanned submarines.
  • Interpreted job travelers, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance.
  • Applied formulas to accurately weigh resins and chemicals for product specifications.
  • Demonstrated extensive experience in custom parts fabrication using syntactic foam and fiberglass.

Composite Fabricator

Symmetrix Composite Tooling
Bristol
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with Americas Cup USA Sailing Team to construct carbon molds and plugs.
  • Served as lead fabricator for hundreds of fiberglass mold and plug structures.
  • Utilized extensive experience with resins for wet lay-up, pre-preg lay-up, vacuum infusion, and chop strand mat fiberglass.

Education

Composite Technician Degree - Composites

International Yacht Restoration School
Bristol, RI
01-2013

Skills

  • Composite manufacturing techniques
  • Process efficiency improvement
  • Quality assurance and testing
  • Autoclave operation skills
  • Critical thinking and detail orientation
  • Maintenance of equipment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Composite Technician

Physical Sciences Inc.
05.2022 - Current

Composite Fabricator

CMT Materials
05.2020 - 04.2022

Composite Fabricator

Symmetrix Composite Tooling
01.2017 - 01.2020

Composite Technician Degree - Composites

International Yacht Restoration School
Thomas Boucher