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Carl Geenen

Brown Deer,WI

Summary

Talented and reliable metal worker with 12 years of experience fabricating items to specification..Skilled at designing and building complex machinery with intricate detail and functionality. Demonstrated commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, safety and professionalism in shop situations. Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality Type products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinery Fabrication and Designer

Vibra-Flight Systems
01.2011 - Current


  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
  • Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
  • Supervised Number apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Updated designs with latest feedback from customers.
  • Developed detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies and controls using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
  • Computed scaling, specification details and other factors with strong mathematical abilities.
  • Incorporated text comments and instructions to finalize drawings and guide installers or production staff.
  • Conferred with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Fine Art

California College of Arts & Crafts
Oakland, CA
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Brown Deer High School
Brown Deer, WI
05.1999

Skills

  • Creative Solutions
  • Cost Savings
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Sketch Drawings
  • Raw Materials
  • Minor Maintenance
  • Production Processes
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Machinery Setup
  • Design Standards
  • Assembled Parts and Fabrication
  • Parts Welding
  • Maintenance Processes
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • Fabrications Knowledge
  • Equipment Inventory Maintenance
  • Metal Component Installation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Metal Erecting
  • Hand Torches
  • Sheet Metal Cutting
  • Basic Tools
  • Product Specifications
  • Grinding Work
  • Metal Framing
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Productivity Improvements
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Operational Improvements
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Repair Work
  • Production Records
  • Equipment Efficiency
  • Portable Grinders
  • Precise Measurements
  • Project Specifications
  • Quality Assurance Inspections
  • Surface Work
  • Final Inspections
  • Quality Production
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hand and Machine Tools
  • Excellent Math Skills
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Product Inventories
  • Project Development
  • Welding Techniques
  • Production Targets
  • Flaw Detection
  • Deburring
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Apprentice Supervision
  • Waste Reduction
  • Providing Feedback
  • Instruction Interpretation
  • Project Milestones
  • Machine Part Inspections
  • Project Scope Understanding
  • Safety Practices
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Mechanical Design
  • Reverse Engineering

Timeline

Machinery Fabrication and Designer

Vibra-Flight Systems
01.2011 - Current

Bachelors Degree - Fine Art

California College of Arts & Crafts

High School Diploma -

Brown Deer High School
Carl Geenen