Fletcher Jones
Palma,PM
Summary
Adept Senior Composite Technician with a proven track record at Rocket Lab, where leadership in the industry's top department and expertise in composite laminating propelled project completion ahead of schedule. Excelled in wooden and composite boatbuilding at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders, learning a wide range of practices and techniques to produce beautiful boats. Strong connection to the ocean, with a love for scuba diving and spearfishing. Due to this I have spent a lot of time on recreational and professional boats, being just as comfortable on the water as I am on land.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Composite Technician
Rocket Lab
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2017 - 04.2024
- Streamlined workflow by organizing tools, equipment, and workspaces for maximum productivity during daily operations using the LEAN manufacturing system.
- Was a leader in multiple teams in the most successful department in Rocket Lab.
- Built high quality composite parts at or before deadlines, ranging from small components to finished rocket stages.
- Focused on leadership skills and teaching, and took great enjoyment in passing on my skills and seeing my team improve.
Apprentice Boat Builder
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Built beautiful custom boats, ranging from polynesian wakas to multi-million dollar superyacht tenders and everything in between.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks, eventually leading my own jobs.
- Produced high quality work with a focus on time management and effective resource allocation.
- Learned how to safely use a wide range of power tools and machinery to produce the best result.
Education
PADI Divemaster
PADI
Malta06.2024
RYA Powerboat 2
Powerboat Training NZ
Auckland, New Zealand03.2024
STCW Basic Training
NMIT
Nelson, New Zealand09.2023
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (level 4)
NZ Marine And Composites
Auckland, New Zealand02.2019
Skills
- Composite laminating and production
- Wooden boatbuilding
- Leading a successful team
- Carpentry
- Mechanical knowledge
- Painting
References
Dylan Ewing, Rocket Lab (Composite Manager)
D.ewing@rocketlab.co.nz, +6421984409
Daniel Brooks, Rocket Lab (Composite Supervisor)
D.brooks@rocketlab.co.nz, +6421515375
Sean Kerr, Rocket Lab (Lead Hand-Composite Tanks)
S.kerr@rocketlab.co.nz, +64212549233
Lukasz Dorobczynski, Dive on Malta (Director of Diving)
Lukasz.dorobczynski@onet.eu, +35679082322
Timeline
Senior Composite Technician
Rocket Lab
12.2017 - 04.2024
Apprentice Boat Builder
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders
12.2014 - 12.2017
PADI Divemaster
PADI
RYA Powerboat 2
Powerboat Training NZ
STCW Basic Training
NMIT
New Zealand Certificate in Composites (level 4)
NZ Marine And Composites