Ben Tregunno
Barcelona
Summary
21 year old Composite Technician/ Boat Builder out of New Zealand. Currently based in France. Over 5 years experience working for high end companies in both Marine and Aerospace industries. Any further questions regarding work experience and skills don’t hesitate to contact me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Composite Boat Builder
Orient Express Racing Team
Vannes, France
08.2023 - Current
- Read and accurately interpreted drawings to build composite components for the AC75 Americas Cup Boat.
- Worked in a team environment to help construct the Hull for the boat
Composite Boat Builder
Infiniti Yachts
Michigan, USA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped finish boat in impossible deadline, made sure work was still completed to a high standard
- Zeus TP52
Composite Technician/Boat Builder
SailGp Technologies
Auckland , Rodney
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
- Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
- Infusion, Pre impregnated and wet lamination skills and experience using both Carbon fibre and E glass
- Followed specifications to create accurate composites
- Use of different Cores. M foam, Honeycomb (Alloy and Nomex)
- Projects: TP52 (Caro), F50 catamaran's
Composite Technician /Boat Builder
SeaChange
Auckland , Auckland
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Built mould for hulls
- Infused test panels
- Built carbon fibre vacuum table
- Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
- Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
- Project: Hydro foiling fully electric ferries
Composite Technician
Rocket Lab
Auckland , Auckland
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
- Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
- Used pre impregnated carbon fibre to produce high quality parts for the Rockets
- Maintained Moulds
Composite Technician
Core Builders Composites
Auckland, AUK
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Basic Wet Lamination using mainly E Glass
- Setting up table lamination jobs
- Assisting boat builders where needed whilst constructing super yachts
- Project was a 33m Sports Fisher
Education
NCEA Level 1-3 -
Rangitoto College
Auckland, NZ02.2019
Skills
- Vacuum bagging different jobs
- Pre preg, Wet lamination and infusion experience mainly with carbon fibre
- Bonding different materials
- Knowledge of marine adhesives
- Ability to read and follow specifications and plans
- Machine Setups
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Work Practices
- Masking and Taping
- Filling and Fairing
- Knowledge of cores and consumables
- Basic autoclave and oven set ups
Certification
MAST academy NZ - Level 4 Composites
References
Malcolm Ewing (Sail GP Foreman) Email: malcolmewing@sailgptechnologies.com
James Gell (SeaChange build manager) Email: james@goseachange.com
Antoine Carraz (Orient Express Composite Director) Email: Antoine.carraz@orientexpressracingteam.fr
Timeline
Composite Boat Builder
Orient Express Racing Team
08.2023 - Current
Composite Boat Builder
Infiniti Yachts
02.2023 - 05.2023
Composite Technician /Boat Builder
SeaChange
04.2022 - 08.2022
Composite Technician
Rocket Lab
08.2021 - 04.2022
Composite Technician/Boat Builder
SailGp Technologies
01.2020 - 02.2023
Composite Technician
Core Builders Composites
01.2019 - 01.2020
NCEA Level 1-3 -
Rangitoto College