Emanuel Ramos
Design Foundry
Lincolnton,NC
7
Years of experience
I'm a dependable, safety first manufacturing professional with 7 years of hands on experience in fast paced production environments. Over the years, I've built a strong track record of safely operating forklifts, running industrial machinery, and keeping up with preventative maintenance. I take a lot of pride in my eye for detail, whether I’m tracking inventory or running final quality inspections to make sure everything leaves the floor perfectly. As a bilingual worker, I love learning new skills, working closely with a team, and keeping a clean, organized workspace where everyone stays safe.
Work History
Framer
5 Years- Expert in reading blueprints, cutting, and assembling wood and metal frames for high end furniture.
- Proficient with pneumatic staple/nail guns, miter saws, band saws, drills, and hand tools.
- Extensive experience working with hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, and structural hardware.
- Strong eye for detail, ensuring precise measurements, squareness, and structural integrity before upholstery.
- Strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and ability to interpret complex shop drawings.
Framer-Cushion Filler
3 Years- Building strong, precise wood and metal structures based on design blueprints.
- Expert in cutting, wrapping, and stuffing cushions with foam, dacron, down, or cotton to achieve the perfect shape and density.
- Experience installing webbing, sinuous springs, and preparing frames for final fabric application.
- Proficient with pneumatic cushion stuffers, staple guns, foam cutters, miter saws, and drills.
- Ensuring every piece meets strict comfort, weight, and aesthetic standards.
Foam Machine Operator
1 Year- Skilled in setting up, operating, and monitoring industrial foam production or cutting machinery.
- Read production orders, input specifications, adjust speed and blade tension, and calibrate controls to achieve exact material dimensions.
- Expert in cutting raw foam blocks into precise shapes for cushions and padding while maximizing material yield and reducing waste.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections, cleared jams, replaced blades, and performed basic preventative maintenance to ensure optimal machinery performance.
- Safe operation of forklifts to transport large foam buns, heavy lumber, and finished furniture frames across the facility.
- Applied knowledge of different foam types, densities, and compressions to select materials that meet specific furniture design requirements.
- Using calipers, tape measures, and visual checks to ensure all pieces meet strict factory tolerance standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree)
High School Diploma
Skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Framer builder
Blueprint interpretation
Forklift operation
Precision cutting techniques
Basic inventory management skills
Equipment handling
Material sourcing
Power tools operation
Team oriented
Ability to learn new skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Framer
Design Foundry
12.2020 - 12.2025Read More
Framer-Cushion Filler
Bassett Furniture
12.2017 - 12.2020Read More
Foam Machine Operator
Inter State Foam & Supply
12.2016 - 12.2017Read More
Patria Latorre
High School Diploma
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EDP University
Some College (No Degree)
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