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Andrew Dodson

Mogadore,OH

Summary

Skilled assembler, experienced fabricator, and an efficient team leader who is adept in quality control, managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities, meeting deadlines, quickly learning new skills and processes who continuously projects a positive attitude.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Counterman/Automotive Technician

Gust And Adolf's Auto
02.2005 - Current
  • Test vehicles and their components to identify problems.
  • Fix problems with vehicles precisely and within a given time frame.
  • Repair and refinish vehicles with cosmetic damage.
  • Operate equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, lifting equipment, and diagnostic scan tools.
  • Diagnose computer and electrical failures.
  • Precision manual lathe work.
  • Welding.
  • Manage the front counter and service shop, doing day to day operations.

Assembler/Welder/Field Service Technician

Switchback Group
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Assembled automated packaging equipment from blueprints and schematics.
  • Fabricated, welded, machined, and painted custom parts and equipment.
  • Traveled to customer sites for installations and machine service/modifications.
  • Communicated and worked with management and engineering to resolve issues and problems with designs.
  • Used calipers, feeler gauges, depth gauges, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools to ensure tolerances were kept.
  • Uphold top quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
  • Assisted customers and trained them during FATs.

Assembler

GED integrated solutions
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assembled highly precise rollforming equipment that had very tight tolerances.
  • Collated components for assembly.
  • Used calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, comparator, and other precision measuring devices.
  • Executed the entire assembly and testing process.

Assembler

Kobelco Stewart Bolling
02.2015 - 06.2016
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
  • Assembled heavy machinery using gantry and overhead lifting cranes.
  • Assembled unique and intricate mixing and extruding equipment, including twin screw roller head extruders, Banbury style mixers and lab mills.
  • Properly fabricated, connected and ran hydraulic lines.
  • Assembled extensive hydraulic and pneumatic piping.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.

Quality Control/Lead Assembler/Field Service

Lake Shore Electric Corporation
04.2010 - 02.2015
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools.
  • Point to point control panel wiring.
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
  • Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School
Akron, OH
01.2007

Certificate of Completion - Automotive Technology

Portage Lakes Career Center
Green, OH
01.2007

Skills

  • Expert in mechanical assembly
  • Detail oriented
  • Expert with hand and power tools
  • Has own tools
  • Welding
  • Manual machining
  • Painting and bodywork
  • Fast and efficient worker
  • Tow motor operation
  • Overhead and gantry crane operation
  • Bloodborne pathogen certified
  • CPR certified
  • Can read blueprints and schematics
  • Very quick learner
  • Arc flash trained

Timeline

Assembler/Welder/Field Service Technician

Switchback Group
06.2017 - 08.2021

Assembler

GED integrated solutions
06.2016 - 06.2017

Assembler

Kobelco Stewart Bolling
02.2015 - 06.2016

Quality Control/Lead Assembler/Field Service

Lake Shore Electric Corporation
04.2010 - 02.2015

Counterman/Automotive Technician

Gust And Adolf's Auto
02.2005 - Current

Certificate of Completion - Automotive Technology

Portage Lakes Career Center

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School

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