Gerardo Ramirez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a proven track record at AB&I Foundry, adept in enhancing operational efficiency and exceeding production goals. Recognized for exceptional coaching abilities and physical dexterity, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Word and forklift operation. Demonstrates a strong problem-solving aptitude and commitment to safety, contributing to significant workplace improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Braze Operator
Thermofusion
Hayward, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Assist with the operation, control, and monitoring of brazing furnaces, welders, and related equipment.
- Preparing customer-supplied parts for processing frequently involves cleaning, assembling, and applying braze alloy according to the shop order and technical drawings (CAD).
- Load and unload furnaces, fixtures, weights, etc.
- Follow written procedures on shop orders and/or customer paperwork.
- Perform post-braze visual inspections, and conduct leak testing using helium leak detection equipment.
- Bring any irregularities or nonconformities to the attention of the supervisor or management.
- Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
- Assist with performing equipment maintenance as necessary.
Relieve Man
AB&I Foundry
Oakland, CA
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Responsible for relieving workers in multiple departments such as molding, iron shanking, machine operating, and core setting
- Preparing soil fittings by mixing clay and black sand in molding machines, iron shanking, machine operating, and core settings
- Responsible for cleaning sand cooler and molder machine at the end of every shift
- Efficiently managing time, down to the minute by minute daily schedule while ensuring that all union required breaks and lunches are taken by assigned staff
- Knowledgeable of each department's policies and procedures and of the foundry's codes, products, supplies, machines and services provided
Inventory Control/Weighmaster Deputy
AB&I Foundry
Oakland, CA
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for weighing trucks and ensuring weight limits
- Completed weight certificate forms ensuring weight accuracy
- Responsible for weighing boxes and ensuring correct amount of product for each box
- Responsible for moving inventory to shipping and receiving utilizing forklift
- Competent at maintaining inventory records and ensuring identification of damaged goods
- Make sure department area clean at all times
- Assisted other departments when needed
Iron Shanker
AB&I Foundry
Oakland, CA
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Efficiently inspected ladle, safety cables, chain hooks, machines, and other equipment at the beginning/end of each shift to ensure that work area was clean, safe, and fully functional
- Constantly transferred iron from holding furnace to ladle, moving extremely quickly and efficiently while preventing any spills and equipment malfunctions
- Recognized for exceeding all production and quality goals
- Extremely diligent with following safety procedures, guidelines, and compliance at all times
- Worked independently with little to no supervision, trained and coached new team members
Forklift Driver/Machine Operator
AB&I Foundry
Oakland, CA
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Moved empty and full core to baskets to different locations utilizing various forklifts
- Ensured that machine hoppers were full of Silica sand at all times for quicker production
- Constantly changed core patterns quickly and efficiently for multiple jobs, while exceeding required daily goal
- Prepared and cleaned department daily for next day production
Education
Graphic Design & General Studies -
Chabot College
Hayward, CA08.2004
High School Diploma -
Tennyson High School
Hayward, CA06.2002
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Coaching
- Team building
- Versatility
- Flexibility
- Physical dexterity
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- Measurement tools
- Inspection procedures
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safety procedures
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Braze Operator
Thermofusion
08.2022 - Current
Relieve Man
AB&I Foundry
11.2017 - 07.2022
Inventory Control/Weighmaster Deputy
AB&I Foundry
03.2016 - 11.2017
Iron Shanker
AB&I Foundry
10.2014 - 03.2016
Forklift Driver/Machine Operator
AB&I Foundry
02.2013 - 10.2014
Graphic Design & General Studies -
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
Tennyson High School
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