Adam Cox
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues. Production Manager successfully maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues. Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Accomplished Fabricator and welder with more than eight years in metal finishing and welding, performing quality production that exceed customer expectations. Well-versed in all types of welding, project management as well as time management skills. Prepared to bring talent and leadership to your organization. Looking for a challenging and inspiring career where I'm able to grow and advance within the company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
RemainSafe
12.2021 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Filled in as Lead Welder when necessary to keep production optimal
Welder
Insight Global (Dynetics)
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Followed WPS welding parameters to weld fixtures to D17.1 code
- Fit and welded parts and fixtures to AWS D17.1 code in GMAW and GTAW welding processes
- Followed WPS weld procedures to test to AWS D17.1 code and passed x-ray testing before fitting and welding components for this project
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components that were QC and CWI inspected for fitment and preparation before welding to completion
- Weldments were then visually inspected by CWI as well as NDE tested and each part/weldment has passed every inspection
- Prepared spray arc welding equipment to perform advanced AWS D17.1 welding of aerospace applications.
- Conducted highly skilled special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations in power generation, aviation and space flight.
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Welder
Tradesmen International LLC
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Diagnosed and performed repairs for structural and moving components.
- Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity.
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Fabricated structural forms, including pressure vessels and boiler components.
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc welding
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Metal Fabricator
Busted Knuckle Offroad
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required
- Employed MIG and TIG welding techniques to assemble parts and components
- Inspected all welded projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications
- Followed approved process for assembly
- Modeled exceptional customer service and ensured associates understood direct link of revenue growth and customer loyalty cultivation techniques
- Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
- Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job
- Calculated dimensions for welding jobs by accurately adding and multiplying whole numbers, fractions and decimals
- Performed basic mathematical computations to accurately measure surfaces and calculate materials needed
- Collaborated with business development managers in partner planning process to develop mutual performance objectives, financial targets and critical milestones
- Partnered with category managers to identify and execute on sales trends and brand initiatives to build top-line revenue
- Wrote methodological and analytical reports tailored to specific project and client needs
Owner/Welder/Metal Fabricator
Red Beard Fabrication
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
- Performed basic mathematical computations to accurately measure surfaces and calculate materials needed
- Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required
- Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists
- Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job
- Inspected all welded projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications
- Followed approved process for assembly
- Used MIG and TIG welding to build custom 4x4 products
- Maintained work areas and equipment to keep surroundings safe and equipment in working order
- Calculated dimensions for welding jobs by accurately adding and multiplying whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Auditor
InSTAFF Solutions
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Ensured compliance with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes, and documentation
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
- Planned annual audits and evaluated existing internal controls for internal departments and international offices
- Planned, conducted and documented internal audits for over 15 companies in a weeks time every quarter
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Western Technical College
El Paso, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden Sydney, VAHigh School Diploma -
Saint Vincent Pallotti H.S.
Laurel MDSome College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX2015
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Design development
- Engineering/project management experience
- Adept in precision and measuring tools
- Understanding technical drawings
- Component assembly
- Quality control
- Job order prioritization
- Experienced with lathe and mill
- Schematics understanding
- CAD software proficiency
- Blueprint interpretation expertise
- Certified Welder
- Welding equipment
- Safe equipment operations
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Supply Management Expertise
- Assembly and Production
Certification
- 6G (45* Position) 4” sch. 40 pipe – SMAW
- 6G (45* Position) 4” sch. 40 pipe – SMAW / GTAW Combo
- 2G, 3G,4G (POSITIONS) SMAW (STICK)
- 3/8” PLATE
- OPEN V GROOVE
- Vertical MIG
Timeline
Production Manager
RemainSafe
12.2021 - Current
Welder
Insight Global (Dynetics)
11.2020 - 11.2021
Welder
Tradesmen International LLC
03.2020 - 11.2020
Metal Fabricator
Busted Knuckle Offroad
06.2019 - 03.2020
Owner/Welder/Metal Fabricator
Red Beard Fabrication
07.2015 - 06.2019
Auditor
InSTAFF Solutions
10.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Western Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Hampden-Sydney College
High School Diploma -
Saint Vincent Pallotti H.S.
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
El Paso Community College
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