Charles Cole
Iowa Park,USA
Summary
Skilled Production Team Lead with [31] years in high-volume manufacturing environments focused on establishing and accomplishing challenging goals. Highly effective at optimizing procedures and improving team performance to achieve productivity benchmarks and set new standards for success. Proficient Production Team Lead familiar with planning and directing manufacturing operations. Talented team motivator and hands-on manager with [31]-year demonstrated track record of success in [Welding pressure Vessels and tanks and gas separators. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions. Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator/QC Inspector
Vitro Architectural Glass
Wichita Falls, Texas
02.2023 - Current
- Operated machinery for glass production according to safety guidelines.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production schedules and targets.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Followed company procedures for handling materials and waste disposal efficiently.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Trained new inspectors on quality standards and inspection techniques.
ASME Code Welder/Fitter
AZTEC Industries, LLC
Wichita Falls, TX
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Lay out, cut out code vessels, heads, parts fabrications.
- Used discretion and sound judgement in using company materials and supplies.
- Implemented agile work methods to drive rapid and successful project execution.
- Followed work order as blueprint to remove, repair and replace damaged components.
- Planned and executed Code jobs.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Organized and coded all documents related to due diligence for acquisitions.
- Maintained detailed records of what customers wanted and ordered, helping to increase profits when those customers returned at later date.
Welder/Fitter
Tryer Processing Equipment LTD.
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
- Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
- Monitored the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Welder/Fitter
Wadsworth Industries
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
Welder Fabricator
Cameron NG
Electra, TX
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Inspected each completed project to make sure that it met all blueprint specifications.
- Read and interpreted schematics to create accurate products.
- Built gas separators and High-Pressure Vessels and Tanks.
Welder/Fitter
Peerless Industries Inc.
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Inspected each completed project to make sure that it met all blueprint specifications.
- Weld out and fit/ grind out jobs at hand.
- Role tanks for Hydro, for inspections, weld and clean up jobs.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
- Consulted welding chart specifications to select appropriate type and thickness of metal.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Inspection Technology
Lone Star College-East Aldine Center
Houston, TX01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Vernon College
Vernon, TX01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technician
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX01.1999
CDL -
Tri State Truck Driving School
Waxahachie, TX07-1998
Skills
- NDT Inspection
- Fabrication background
- Proficient in math
- Oral and written communication
- Job inspections
- Assembling components
- Measurements
- Material prepping
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Reading technical drawings
- Metal working ability
- Strategic thinker
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Equipment adjustment
- QC
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Equipment inspection
- Basic math
- Start up procedures
- Machinery operation
- Welding techniques
- Forklift operation
- Workplace safety
- Power and hand tools
Certification
- Honor Society Membership, HONORSOCIETY.ORG, 08/29/20
- Associate of Applied Science in Inspection Technology, Lone Star College, 08/22/21
- Certificate in Ultrasonic Examination, Lone Star College, 08/22/21
- Certificate in Visual Examination, Lone Star College, 08/22/21
- Certificate in Electromagnetic Safety, Lone Star College, 08/22/21
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A for LEVEL II EDDY CURRENT TESTING, Lone Star College, 07/13/20
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A for LEVEL II LIQUID PENETRANT & MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING, Lone Star College, 05/06/20
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A for LEVEL II FILM INTERPRETATION OF WELDMENTS, Lone Star College, 03/01/20
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A for LEVEL II ADVANCED ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION, Lone Star College, 12/13/20
- Welding Inspector Preparatory Class Certificate of Completion, MADSKILLS CERTIFIED WELDING SERVICES, 10/22/22
Timeline
Machine Operator/QC Inspector
Vitro Architectural Glass
02.2023 - Current
ASME Code Welder/Fitter
AZTEC Industries, LLC
02.2017 - 03.2020
Welder/Fitter
Tryer Processing Equipment LTD.
06.2015 - 02.2016
Welder/Fitter
Wadsworth Industries
10.2012 - 05.2015
Welder Fabricator
Cameron NG
05.2009 - 08.2010
Welder/Fitter
Peerless Industries Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Inspection Technology
Lone Star College-East Aldine Center
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Vernon College
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Maintenance Technician
Texas State Technical College
CDL -
Tri State Truck Driving School