Felix Rivera
Sheet metal fabricator
Bay Point,California
Summary
Reliable Sheet Metal Fabricator with 10 years of industry background and strong work ethic. Completed numerous sheet metal fabrication tasks for large construction project with very low rework rate. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to desired results. Metal Worker experienced in soldering and riveting sheet metal. Results-driven and willing to work overtime to meet deadlines. Metal Worker with extensive background in planning and estimating job requirements and fabricating metal components. Manufacturing professional adept at maintaining equipment and repairing and modifying parts in fast-paced setting. Excellent skills in sheet metal fabrication, templating and working with CNC production equipment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Custom Lift Solutions
333 Market St. Oakland CA
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Utilized welding equipment and shop tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
Sheet Metal Fabricator/ Driver Lead
Unique Elevator Interiors
Alameda, CA
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Utilized welding equipment and shop tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Performed required maintenance on the Brake and Hydrolic sheer equipment to enable readiness for project use.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
- Worked with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Inspected individual parts, assemblies and installations for adherence to specifications and building codes.
- Removed burrs, sharp edges, rust and scale from work pieces to prevent malfunction.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Determined machine adjustments and material requirements for high quality production.
- Set up and performed maintenance on fab and machine shop machines.
- Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Detected work piece defects and machine malfunctions.
- Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
San Leandro Adult School
San Leandro, CA06.2007
Skills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Awareness
- Computational Mathematics
- Sheet Metal Installations
- Heavy Lifting
- Welding Equipment
- Critical Thinking
- Evaluating Parts
- Shop Fabrication Expert
- Equipment Maintenance
- Welding and Fabrication
- Repair Work
- Hand Trucks
- Safe Work Practices
- Metal Forming
- CNC Machine Programming
- Minor Repairs
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Using Squares
- Drill Press Use
- Safe Driving
- Grinding Machine Operation
- Mild Steel Worker
- Maintaining Safety
- Tool Operation
- Installation and Maintenance
- Using Forklifts
- Production Efficiency
- Measurements
- Riveting
Timeline
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Custom Lift Solutions
05.2019 - 05.2023
Sheet Metal Fabricator/ Driver Lead
Unique Elevator Interiors
07.2014 - 05.2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
San Leandro Adult School