DeVante Graves
York,PA
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Harley Davidson Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds
- Pt1 assembly as well
Operations Manager
Premier One
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Handled customer issues as well as dealt with them in a timely manner
- Met with clients to establish customer relations as well as quote jobs
- Met with employees and handled any issues they were having as quickly and effectively as possible
Welder
Evapco Alcoil
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints or custom built in order to get machines running.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- All welds pressure tested to 650 psi.
- Brazed many different copper pipes including copper to aluminum.
- High skilled in aluminum tig.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Safety committee
Supervisor
Alcoil USA LLC
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Education
Welding And Metal Fabrication -
York County School of Technology
06.2013
Skills
- Quality Standards
- Power Tools Operations
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Welding Techniques
- Fire Suppression Methods
- Supply Management
- Operation Monitoring
- Pipe Welding
Timeline
Welder
Harley Davidson Inc
01.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Premier One
02.2019 - 01.2021
Welder
Evapco Alcoil
04.2017 - 02.2019
Supervisor
Alcoil USA LLC
06.2013 - 04.2017
Welding And Metal Fabrication -
York County School of Technology