Acquired extensive expertise in metal fabrication over a 25-year career. Pursued self-directed training and formal education to refine technical skills. Oversaw operations of two full-time shops, playing a pivotal role in their establishment. First shop concentrated on metal fabrication for trailers and agricultural machinery. Second shop specialized in auto body repairs with an ornamental metalworking section. Cultivated leadership skills through daily team dynamics and structured training programs. Addressed shift-related challenges with effective problem-solving techniques. Built a solid reputation for fostering teamwork and motivating colleagues to achieve goals. Gained substantial knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office through hands-on experience and training.
Work History
Manager
2 Years 2 Months
Red Rock powder | 06.2024 - Current
Supervising
Cost assessment
Production management
Delegation
Customer service
Laser Tech
5 Years 6 Months
Performance Welding | 02.2021 - Current
Oversee Laser operation
Adjust and calibrate as necessary
Preventative maintenance
Log daily production
Quality control
Material Handling
General manager
2 Years 3 Months
Papa Johns | 03.2022 - 06.2024
Perform all aspects of management
Scheduling
Inventory
Marketing
Conflict management
Welder, Automated production, Robot operator
11 Months
Performance Welding | 04.2019 - 03.2020
Operate robot for production
Adjust programming as necessary
MIG welding
Parts Inspection
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance
Forklift/material handling
Purchasing/Cost Analyst
9 Months
Appleton Steel | 04.2017 - 01.2018
Maintain inventory for production
Develop a cost plan and implement
Customer service
Drafting CAD
Parts acquisition
Pricing
Forklift/material handling
Welding, Production design, Team Lead
1 Year 10 Months
Creative Metal Products | 06.2015 - 04.2017
Blueprint reading
Welding, Galvanized, Stainless Steel
Assist in production line development
Train and supervise production of Ansul products
Forklift/material handling
Production, Welding, Stock Inventory
2 Years 2 Months
Appleton Steel | 04.2013 - 06.2015
Maintain and order Material for inventory
Welding
Coordinate with various areas in shop and produce a daily schedule to fit needs
Computer maintenance
Customer Service
Forklift/material handling
Welder, Team representative
4 Years 6 Months
Oshkosh Corp. | 08.2008 - 02.2013
Welded steel, and galvanized according to print. Accu pulse, mig, solid and metal core wire
Troubleshooting new production methods and testing new weld fixtures/processes
Run team meetings, and act as liaison between laborers and management
Track team production and adjust as necessary to achieve goals
Forklift/material handling
Education
- Business management, Web design
ITT | 09-2012
Medically unable to continue
Skills
Assisted customers with inquiries and support issues.
Supported team members in achieving project goals.