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Nicholas Tirado

Summary

Measure twice, cut once. Experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in auto body uplifting, to operating high-pressure water machinery for precision steel cutting, with accident-free material handling experience with upmost respect for safety protocols. Skilled at translating technical expertise into quality craftsmanship, with pride in being a creative as a freelance artist known for blending his style with gritty but fine details and always improving on it, motivated to leverage these skills and artistic insight to contribute to innovative projects within the industry, continuously honing technical abilities while bringing a unique perspective to each endeavor with quick problem solving and team communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Waterjet Operator

Protectoseal Company
01.2021 - 11.2024

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Operator of three OMAX system programmed water jets, calibrated to cut from 1/32 to 2" of various types of material.
  • Operator of a MARVEL horizontal band saw, cutting a variety of material types such as flat bar, angles, channels, pipes and rods.
  • Operator of a two ton overhead crane which was required to load material onto both the water jet and bandsaw.
  • Forklift certified and can operate both electric/gas and sitting/standing forklifts.
  • Processed work orders based on date and priority with attached prints to review.
  • Enhanced productivity with efficient material loading and unloading of the water jet machine. While water jet was running, orders for bandsaw were then worked on to complete.
  • Maintenance was performed and logged regularly and tub drain and clean-up was every three months.

Assembly Technician

Auto Truck Group
02.2018 - 11.2020

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Performed assembly of products according to blueprint specifications and management's instructions on uplifting automobiles for Military Police, Chicago Police, Department of Defense, Comcast, BNSF.
  • Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools. Parts included COM systems, lights, racks, partisans, circuit breakers and flooring/roofing.
  • Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity and safety regulations.
  • Pay was based on piece rate commission and many various tasks were learnt to promote work efficiency and adaptability.

Material Handler

Auto Truck Group
09.2015 - 02.2018

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect material from the elements.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and a 5-ton overhead crane to transfer sheet metal and pipes from one area of warehouse to another and/or during load and unload.
  • Moved inventory of customer vehicles around the lot to prepare for assemblers to pull in. Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track vehicles moved and parked.
  • Promoted to Assembly Technician in February 2018.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Addison Trail High
Addison, IL
06-2010

Skills

  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Quality inspections
  • Continuous improvement
  • Technical drawing
  • Machine adjustments
  • Precision cutting
  • Adaptive learning
  • Machinery: forklifts, overhead crane, bandsaw, brake press, hydraulic lift, water jet, OMAX Cutting program, heat press
  • Technical: Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, OMAX Cutting Program, PC or Mac

Timeline

Waterjet Operator

Protectoseal Company
01.2021 - 11.2024

Assembly Technician

Auto Truck Group
02.2018 - 11.2020

Material Handler

Auto Truck Group
09.2015 - 02.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

College of DuPage

High School Diploma -

Addison Trail High
Nicholas Tirado