Andrew Arcuri
New Lisbon
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Ocean Spray
Tomah
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for optimal performance.
- Repaired equipment
- Repaired malfunctioning parts, assemblies, and systems using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Documented repair activities and maintenance logs for accountability.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment for safe and effective use.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment at all times.
- Replaced defective components with new or reconditioned parts as needed.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Welder
Stealth Trailers
Mauston
10.2019 - 05.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of trailer structures.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Adjusted welding settings based on material type and thickness requirements.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Metal Grinder
Wabash National Trailer Centers
New Lisbon
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Operated grinding machines to shape and finish metal components.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine cleaning and minor repairs.
- Documented work progress and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Kept equipment in good working order to complete adjustments.
- Operated and maintained grinding machines to grind metal parts to specified dimensions.
- Set up abrasive wheels on grinding machines according to written instructions and diagrams.
- Added lubricant to bearings, chains and shafts to keep components in good working order.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
- Maintained records of production activities such as quantity produced, downtime information and tooling used.
- Dressed grinding wheels regularly to maintain desired shape and size.
- Read blueprints or job orders for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes.
- Removed burrs from machined parts using hand tools or bench grinders.
- Examined work pieces for defects such as cracks or chips prior to grinding operations.
- Repaired damaged cutting tools during setup changes by regrinding them on special jigs and fixtures.
- Performed roughing or finishing operations on a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminum alloys, brass, bronze, and copper alloys.
- Kept shop area clean at all times by sweeping regularly around the grinder machine area.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while operating metal-grinding equipment.
- Performed basic tool maintenance and lubrication based on scheduled service needs and emergency repair requirements.
- Setup machines to efficiently meet daily work orders and specific tool sharpening demands.
- Used hand tools to finish projects by grinding or filing surfaces to achieve smooth finishes and sharp points.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
W.W.T.C. Lacrosse Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI 09.2015 - 09.2016
Mauston High School
Mauston , WISkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Repair documentation
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Precision measurement
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tool operation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Welding techniques
- Hand tool proficiency
- Facility maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment Repair
- Safety awareness
- OSHA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Welding Certificate -CPR- First AID Osha 10 -Fork Lift-Lock Out Tag Out
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Ocean Spray
01.2026 - Current
Welder
Stealth Trailers
10.2019 - 05.2025
Metal Grinder
Wabash National Trailer Centers
06.2016 - 10.2019
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
W.W.T.C. Lacrosse Wisconsin
09.2015 - 09.2016
Mauston High School