BRIAN K. CROW

Lead Fabricator

Mercer Foods/Thrive Freeze Dry

05.2020 - Current

Led a team of fabricators to successfully complete complex projects within tight deadlines.
Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions when needed.
Assisted in budget creation and management, ensuring financial goals were met without compromising product quality or employee safety.
Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, improving overall project timelines and reducing costs.
Mentored junior fabricators, fostering a collaborative work environment that led to increased productivity and engagement.
Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for ongoing projects while minimizing storage costs.
Increased production efficiency by streamlining fabrication processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Reduced material waste through precise measurements, cutting practices, and resource allocation.
Troubleshot equipment issues, performing routine maintenance tasks as required to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance levels.
Coordinated cross-functional teams during project planning stages to ensure alignment of objectives between departments involved in the fabrication process.
Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process optimization and cost reduction within the fabrication department.
Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.