Dylan Helfrich
Lansing,MI
Summary
Seasoned production worker with progressive career in production and 8 years of related experience, with 2 Years Of Leadership Experience.
Supervising team of 10+ employees.
Proven expertise in operations and leadership.
In-depth knowledge of various production techniques, including General Assembly, Paint Application, Body Repair and Adhesive Bonding techniques, structural welding and fabrication. Successful at training and motivating employees to help increase efficiency. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating power tools and following work instructions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
The SHYFT Group
Charlotte, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Painter
The Shyft Group
Charlotte, MI
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated Air power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to surfaces using sprayer methods.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Applied Bando to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and paints to be used for specific jobs.
- Organized work to meet demanding goals
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions
Production Worker
Pratt And Whitney Lansing
Lansing, MI
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Checked daily project specifications to weigh and mix ingredients.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Improved and standardized training for current and future employees, closing knowledge gaps and enhancing performance.
- Assembled Aerospace products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 4 employees in Aerospace establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
Team Leader
Meijer
Lansing, MI
11.2012 - 07.2015
- 9 Plus Years Of Exceptional Customer service.
- Supervised 10+ team members, offering constructive feedback on work performance.
- Kept team in compliance with all applicable company and legal standards.
- Determined effective schedules and managed daily workflow.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed performance of subordinates.
- Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Welding Technology
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI12.2021
Skills
- Organization and efficiency
- Data Analyst
- Accurate Measurements
- Damage Assessment
- Problem-solving
- Equipment Management
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Employee scheduling
- Inventory control procedures
- Organizational Skills
- Structural Welding
- PC proficient
- Data entry
- Time management
- Mechanical aptitude
- ACE tools familiarity
- Quality Assurance
- Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
References
Robert Daza, (517) 974-9572
robert.daza.1985@gmail.com
Production Control Manager @ Pratt & Whitney
Lee Conley, (419) 565-5852
Cell Leader @ Pratt & Whitney
Daniel Bruining, (517) 256-6902
Dimensional Enginer at General Motors
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
The SHYFT Group
04.2023 - Current
Painter
The Shyft Group
04.2021 - 04.2023
Production Worker
Pratt And Whitney Lansing
08.2017 - 11.2019
Team Leader
Meijer
11.2012 - 07.2015
Certificate Of Completion - Welding Technology
Lansing Community College