Christopher Vertefeuille
Willimantic
Summary
Dynamic welder and fabricator with extensive experience, skilled in MIG, TIG and Stick welding. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and quality through innovative solutions and effective team leadership. Committed to safety and excellence, with a strong ability to interpret blueprints and design new components.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Deary Bros. Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead and around pipe
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Responsible for entire production process from raw material to finished product, this includes cutting, grinding, welding, cleaning and painting.
- Reorganized the production process with new material storage solutions and more organized work stations.
- programmed and operated CNC plasma cutting machine.
- Operated a forklift loading/unloading trucks and organizing raw material in a warehouse.
- Designed, built and tested prototype products from scratch.
Custom Projects Team
Morgan Truck Body
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Interpreted customer requests to create custom designs.
- Adopted custom designs and integrated them with the rest of a trucks features.
- Modified components by cutting, grinding, drilling and welding to make them work within a truck body's design and dimensions.
- Installed aftermarket electrical components including 360 degree camera systems, radar parking sensors, anti theft systems and more while maintaining a factory look and finish.
- Custom fabricated doors, stairs, bumpers, shelving and other components to exact dimensions for fitment on truck body's.
- Repaired damage to truck body's caused by collisions and production error.
- Worked efficiently and to a high standard of quality with minimal supervision.
Finish Line Welder
Morgan Truck Body
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Mild steel MIG, Aluminum MIG, Stainless Steel, and Dual Shield Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Installed Lift Gates from various manufacturers on truck bodies.
- Consistently undercut expected install times without sacrificing quality.
- Performed electrical and hydraulic system install, diagnosis, and repair on heavy duty trucks.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Trained multiple new hires to proficiency.
- Operated lifting equipment including overhead cranes and floor mounted hydraulic lifts.
- Increased efficiency by building new material and tool storage solutions.
Operations Manager
Fed Ex Ground
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised an operations staff of 10 to 20 and kept employees compliant with company policies and goals.
- Assessed employees strengths and weaknesses to ensure they were assigned to positions in which they had the highest likelihood of success.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Ensured all packages sorted through my loading dock were correctly loaded to the proper trailer and were sent to the correct destination.
- Performed daily checks on trailers and equipment to ensure no danger to employees.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment, maintaining positive relationships and providing support for struggling employees.
- Successfully collaborated and communicated with other Operations managers to maintain the efficient operation of the entire facility.
Education
Certificate in Welding Technology -
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT01-2021
Skills
- Stick Welding
- TIG Welding
- MIG Welding
- Dual Shield Flux Core Welding
- Aluminum Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Fabrication
- Layout and fitting
- Blueprint reading
- Crane operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Deary Bros. Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Custom Projects Team
Morgan Truck Body
08.2023 - 03.2024
Finish Line Welder
Morgan Truck Body
01.2022 - 03.2024
Operations Manager
Fed Ex Ground
05.2020 - 01.2022
Certificate in Welding Technology -
Goodwin University
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