Antonio Gray Jr
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced with diagnosing and repairing wide range of mechanical issues. Utilizes advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to ensure optimal machinery performance. Track record of maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in all repair and maintenance tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weld/Mechanic Instructor
Philadelphia Technician Training Institute
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver both classroom and hands on instruction on mechanical systems, welding processes, and electrical principles.
- Cover arc welding techniques (SMAW, MIG, TIG, FCAW), welding inspection criteria, safety protocols, and blueprint reading including welding symbols
- Teach and instruct AC and DC electrical theory, including single phase and three phase motors, motor controls, circuitry, ladder logic, and electrical schematics
- Provide instruction in PLC fundamentals, including ladder logic, HMI programming, configuration, networking, and control strategies for automation systems
- Demonstrate and supervise exercises on PLC programming and troubleshooting, teaching students how to read code, monitor logic flow, debug faults, and utilize cross-referencing tool
- Instruct on integration on hand tools, power tools, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulic systems
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic Supervisor
John Deere-Fuquay-Varina
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Assembles and tack-weld steel frames and other component parts of machinery and equipment in preparation for final welding.
- Measures and mark locations for metal components on assembly table, following blueprints.
- Lifts and positions components on assembly table, using electric crane, jacks, and shims.
- Verifies position of metal components in assembly, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and rule.
- Clamps metal components to assembly table for welding.
- Removes rough spots from castings, using portable powered grinder and hand file, to fit and assemble parts.
- Tack-welds parts in preparation for final welding.
- Moves assembly to storage area, using electric crane and aired crane.
- Construct and assemble machines and engines.
- Use hoists to position and align components.
- Complete testing.
- Verify functioning and conformance to specifications.
- Install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies.
- Install systems of gears.
- Align and mesh gears in gearboxes.
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
- Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometer.
- Verify parts clearances.
- Smooth out rough spots and trim or fit surfaces using power tools.
- Repair or replace damaged parts.
- Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 13 employees.
Building Maintenance Mechanic
The Residences At 219
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Install new equipment or repair existing equipment, such as electrical circuits, sinks, toilets, outlets, microwaves, bath kitchen nobs and faucets, garbage disposals, and change and repair locks
- Maintained and upkeep property in good condition, including gardening, landscaping, cleaning common areas, repainting walls, and refinishing floors, drywall
- Run work orders for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other issues
- Preformed daily, monthly, and quarterly safety inspections
- Assist outside contractors on major repairs
Welder/Fabricator/Welding Engineer /Mechanic Supervisor
PTR Baler and Compactor (Union 502)
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Lays out, position, tack, and weld work pieces according to blueprint
- Weld vertically, horizontal, and overhead in fast-paced production environment
- Examines welds to specifications and other duties as assigned to quality inspector, and auditor
- Regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform high quality welds
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. frequently
- Assign daily work load to and for welding team
- Review welding procedures, processes, and documentation.
- Managing welding procedure qualifications and generating welding procedures to help the manufacturing and welding teams.
- Conducting failure analyses and cause analyses on welding issues.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all repairs and services performed, aiding in accurate recordkeeping.
Press Assistant
Fres-Co System USA INC
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Maintain ink/adhesive at adequate levels in pumps, and at required viscosities.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors, special printing instructions, and raw material.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinders.
- Observe plant and press policies and safety guidelines.
- Swept floors, removed debris and returned equipment to proper areas
- Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols
- Distilled used solvent
- Properly clean and sanitized ink carts, parts, and adhesive pans
Welder/Laborer
AST Construction CO
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Weld and assemble large industrial oil tanks
- Perform high quality welds using SMAW/GMAW
- Daily use of heavy equipment and industrial tools
- Grinding, cutting and gouging
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Warehouse Worker
Northeast Fitness Solutions
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with high level of accuracy
- Use various tools to build fitness equipment
- Operate forklift and pallet jacks to load/unload shipments
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2007
Skills
- Mig, Tig, Stick, welding and Tig pipe welding (8 years)
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Plasma Cutting
- Forklift
- Mechanic Experience
- Equipment repair
- Blueprint reading
- Rigging
- Stick welding
- Communication skills
- Crane operator
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Basic math
- Assembly
- Quality Inspection
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- CNC
- Electrical Experience
Certification
- Welding Certification
- Present
- Welding certification in all welding processes including fabrication and blueprint reading.
- HVAC Certification
- 2019-03 to Present
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Timeline
Weld/Mechanic Instructor
Philadelphia Technician Training Institute
01.2025 - Current
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic Supervisor
John Deere-Fuquay-Varina
01.2023 - 01.2025
Building Maintenance Mechanic
The Residences At 219
02.2020 - 01.2023
Welder/Fabricator/Welding Engineer /Mechanic Supervisor
PTR Baler and Compactor (Union 502)
10.2019 - 01.2023
Welder/Laborer
AST Construction CO
03.2017 - 01.2019
Press Assistant
Fres-Co System USA INC
06.2015 - 09.2019
Warehouse Worker
Northeast Fitness Solutions
08.2010 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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