Andrew Deatrick
Cecil,OH
Summary
Dynamic Fabrication Lead with over 5 years of experience in supervising fabrication processes and training team members. Skilled in implementing quality control measures and maintaining a safe work environment to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Unverferth
07.2022 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly of products.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded seams, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained safety protocols in the fabrication area, promoting a safe work environment.
- Trained new employees on welding techniques and equipment usage for skill development.
- Oversaw daily operations, coordinating tasks among team members to meet production goals.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
Fabrication Lead
FWT
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Supervised fabrication processes, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior fabricators, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Streamlined production workflows, reducing lead times and improving operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to identify defects and minimize rework in fabrication projects.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal performance of fabrication tools and machinery.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, conducting regular inspections of finished products for defects or inconsistencies before shipping.
- Enhanced safety protocols within the workshop, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining a safe environment for all team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH05-2017
Skills
- Grinders
- Fabrication
- Hand tool safety
- Welding safety procedures
- Blueprints
- Welding codes and standards
- Production
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Fire prevention and protection
- Precision measurement
- Quality control and assurance
- Metallurgy
- Troubleshooting tactics
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Unverferth
07.2022 - Current
Fabrication Lead
FWT
06.2017 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Vantage Career Center