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Caleb Burgin

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented tradesman and manager with expert knowledge in fabrication and design across aerospace, government/military, and industrial manufacturing industries. Professional goals revolve around continuously improving skillsets while pushing standards and maintaining a high-quality return on investment for employers. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of most every aspect of manufacturing including CNC Machines, GTAW/GMAW/SMAW/FCAW on Carbon steel/chrome alloy/copper nickel/stainless steel/aluminum, rigging, load test engineering, quality assurance/ISO, metal forming (plate rollers/press brakes, structural fitting, pipefitting, and composite fabrication (Molding/Lagging). Key areas of focus include safety, organization, communication, and adaptability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Alamo Iron Works
12.2023 - Current

Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.

  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations of over 10,000 tons of steel to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers, from equipment maintenance techs to aerospace machine shops.
  • Established positive and effective communication between sales and operational leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines- Responsible for achieving and maintaining an average 99%+ OTD
  • Created staff training initiatives aimed at increasing safety and diversifying skillsets to meet dynamic industry demands. Under previous management, the branches were at 16 OSHA recordables for fy 23, and fy24 the company ended with 0 OSHA recordables.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in a 40% increase in productivity per day
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability- Maintained ISO Certification for branch despite Quality manager turnover during ISO review audits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships. -Quickly became premier fabricated steel supplier for space exploration and LNG companies.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets. -Secured $5,000,000+ in 60 days of new business with new strategy and account management tactics

CAD Drafter

Alamo Iron Works
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • CAD design and drafting
  • Spearheaded all technical sales RFQ's and bids resulting in the highest grossing months in the history of the company's acquisition by Triple S Steel
  • Established productivity KPI's used by all 56 branches within the company for $28,000,000+ worth of top-of-the-line machinery
  • Developed an OEE software/Production Scheduling program to streamline processing and secure accurate lead times
  • Along with the responsibilities working in the drafting department, I was positioned to take over sales to production operations, safety coordination, maintenance, and overall operational excellence of the branch

CNC Burn Department Supervisor

CCC GROUP, INC
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: CCC GROUP is a specialty industrial mechanical fabrication corporation with international reach, as well as diverse clientele from CMC steel, Metso industrial shredders, to CPS and Spacex
  • Program and operate CNC burn tables
  • Burn and form complex parts and components from raw billets of various materials ranging from 1mm thick to 7" thick steel, stainless steel, aluminum, overlay plate
  • Delegate work load and lead times for job completion
  • Oversee cut quality on all components
  • Design calculated rigging fixtures for various assemblies
  • Implement material labeling system
  • Log parts and inventory transfers to different departments
  • Develop blueprints and programs in Burny software and Autonest for custom builds
  • Interdepartmental project coordination to ensure peak turnaround times

Operations Coordinator

MB3 Solutions
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: MB3 Solutions, is a residential and commercial construction contractor that operates within the Bexar County area
  • Primarily geared towards Residential remodels/new construction, MB3 provides construction solutions from interior to exterior, complex structural to noncomplexpaint restoration
  • Consulting with clients and review projects
  • Draft and review contracts with clients
  • Schedule and provide oversight with all subcontractors to ensure MB3's quality standard is met
  • Maintaining constant communication between client for updates
  • Material procurement for all projects
  • Manage budgets and payroll for entire company
  • Work parallel with other contractors on major contracts to ensure budget and schedule needs are met
  • Audit all inventory reports and equipment records to ensure proper tracking and preventative maintenance is scheduled
  • Perform Close out procedures for all projects

Crane and Rigging Supervisor

Bay City Marine
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: The Crane and Rigging Department at Bay City Marine was officially launched in March of 2019
  • Initiate inventory monitoring and control practices of over 25K in equipment
  • Perform JSA's on all upcoming projects
  • Communicate directly with controlling entity representatives such as NAVSEA, NAVFAC, OSHA, and ISO
  • Maintain proper document control processes that met ISO 9000 Requirements
  • Perform equipment inspections and schedule routine repair/maintenance evolutions
  • Execute complex rigging evolutions with zero collateral damage or injuries recorded
  • Develop recovery plans for active contracts that are not projecting to meet schedule or budgets
  • Disseminate and enforce company policies and procedures for all department personnel
  • Maintain job tracking records and assign proper manpower
  • Perform Lessons Learned dialogues post projects with performing manpower
  • Run analytics and risk assessments with Contract Department
  • Designated Shop heavy equipment operator and Crane Operator


Hyrdostatic Test Engineer

Bay City Marine
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: The Hydrostatic Testing Department began development in January 2018 with myself and one other individual as the heads to execute this design build
  • Draft and design the layout of holding tanks and piping to sufficiently meet the needs of expected work loads
  • Cross reference all design modifications throughout build with correct fluid dynamic calculations
  • Material identification and maintaining inventory of all received material
  • Maintain budget control practices to include performing 90% of all welding needs myself
  • Work parallel with electricians when developing the electrical needs of the system
  • Performed all installation of piping, tank placements, and joint fitting
  • Develop all administrative processes and procedures for the department with company's QA
  • Once launched- executed test and diagnostics on 137 various sized pumps
  • Document and record test procedures and results for package submissions for government entities

Project Manager

Bay City Marine
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Train and provide oversight for entire department to include 12 Journeymen and 10 apprentices
  • Review current and upcoming projects with department manager to assess manpower and material needs
  • Perform QA check points at designated milestones for every project
  • On call consultant for 2 shift welders
  • Designated as company representative for all Naval Ship walk-throughs for any upcoming complex structural projects
  • Maintained an 'A' rating for Report Submission by Company QA department (rating system is a NAVSEA clone)
  • Provide Recovery plans for projects falling behind schedule or budgets
  • Install department safety routines to increase Safety Awareness (QA rating of 'A' prior to department shift)
  • Execute training sessions with department personnel that included; Blueprint reading and procedure comprehension

Missile Technician / Composite Fabrication

Cobham composite products
06.2015 - 08.2016

Company Overview: Working alongside the Department of Defense, employees are charged with the responsibility of fabricating wireless TOW missile launchers and various complex missile guidance systems used by the United States Marine Corps

  • Required to work in a fast paced government facility
  • Personally responsible for any time management and all quality assurance inspections
  • Troubleshoot wireless guided missile systems
  • Cross train employees between TOW missile launch tube fabrication and F22 missile housing assembly

Skills

  • Government Relations
  • Business Development
  • Planning and implementation
  • Project management
  • Performance/KPI monitoring
  • Staff development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Process improvement/ISO standards
  • Fabrication techniques
  • Operations management
  • Technical understanding
  • Safety program development

Certificates

  • OSHA Qualified Rigger and Signal Person
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficient)
  • Class 7 Forklift Operator
  • OSHA 10 Hour (Maritime and Construction)
  • NCCCO
  • AWS Welding
  • Professional Communications
  • AutoCAD
  • Managerial/supervisory aspects (including proper terminology and situational awareness)


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Russian
Limited Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Operations Manager

Alamo Iron Works
12.2023 - Current

CAD Drafter

Alamo Iron Works
08.2023 - 12.2023

CNC Burn Department Supervisor

CCC GROUP, INC
05.2021 - 02.2023

Operations Coordinator

MB3 Solutions
12.2019 - 05.2021

Crane and Rigging Supervisor

Bay City Marine
03.2019 - 11.2019

Hyrdostatic Test Engineer

Bay City Marine
11.2017 - 03.2019

Project Manager

Bay City Marine
08.2016 - 01.2018

Missile Technician / Composite Fabrication

Cobham composite products
06.2015 - 08.2016
Caleb Burgin