Gerald Williams
Senior Metal fabricator
Lake Villa,IL
Summary
Hardworking Metal Fabricator with over 15+ years of manufacturing experience. Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics to assemble metal parts according to specifications. Strong computational skills calculate proper dimensions and tolerances.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Metal Fabricator
Waukegan Steel LLC.
01.2017 - Current
- Successfully manages 5+ fabricators on appointed jobs insuring they go out on time
- Recommends and execute quality improvements for production and production quality
- Completes and Maintain accurate and organized records documents and reports
- Fabricates and inspect-all work for quality and compliance with job specifications
- Performs routine maintenance and upkeep on equipment.
- Supervised [Number] apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Welder Assembler
Suburban Machine Corp.
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Read from Prints and Drawings
- Fabricated and inspected all work for quality and compliance with job specification
- Performed routine service and maintenance on equipment.
Mechanical Assembler/Machine Operator/Welder
Vapor Bus International
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Fabricated for the lead supplier to the North American transit industry
- Operated and troubleshot Robot welder, Lathe, punch press, break press and CNC
- Worked from blueprints and schematics to fully assemble quality products.
Welder/Mechanical Assembler
EWAB Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Fabricated conveyor systems and robot cells
- Read from schematics/prints
- Performed routine service and maintenance on equipment.
Welder Assembler
Prairie State Industries
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Fabricated machinery guards, pressure piping, ductwork, and structural component
- Read from prints and drawings
- Quality and compliance checks
- Performed routine service and maintenance on equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Aided Drafting And Design
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL01.1998
Welding Technology and Application - Welding
Washburn Trade School
Chicago, IL01.1992
Skills
- Combo Welder
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Welding and fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Power tool proficiency
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Senior Metal Fabricator
Waukegan Steel LLC.
01.2017 - Current
Mechanical Assembler/Machine Operator/Welder
Vapor Bus International
01.2008 - 01.2009
Welder Assembler
Suburban Machine Corp.
01.2007 - 01.2017
Welder/Mechanical Assembler
EWAB Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2008
Welder Assembler
Prairie State Industries
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Aided Drafting And Design
Kaskaskia College
Welding Technology and Application - Welding
Washburn Trade School
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