Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Specialized Training
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic
HEATH NORQUIST

HEATH NORQUIST

Portland,OR

Summary

I am currently unemployed, looking for long-term, gainful employment once again. I currently moved back here in Oregon from Jacksonville Florida.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

01.2021 - Current
  • During Covid my company downsized and I was laid off
  • I am currently unemployed, looking for long-term, gainful employment once again.

Metal Fabricator

Berman Brothers
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
  • Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
  • Supported quality assurance efforts by performing thorough inspections of completed metalwork, identifying any defects or inconsistencies before delivery to clients.
  • Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
  • Adhered strictly to industry regulations and safety standards, maintaining a clean work environment free of hazards.
  • Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
  • Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
  • Trained new fabricators in use of machinery and safety equipment, fostering culture of safety and efficiency.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by implementing new metal handling protocols.
  • Reduced material waste with meticulous planning and precise cutting techniques.
  • Improved precision in metal cutting by calibrating machinery for optimal performance.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.

Pentagon Technologies Group
01.2017 - 01.2021

Eastside Plating
01.2002 - 01.2017

Education

High School Diploma -

Sandy Union High School

Skills

    Certified to operate heavy machine Forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, hoists, scissor lifts and a lot of heavy machinery

    -Shipping and receiving, computer knowledge

    -Operate over size box truck for picking/dropping off

    material part to customers

    -navigating

    -Good driving record

Specialized Training

  • Forklift Instruction Trainer
  • Reach Truck training
  • Big Box operations
  • Electro plating/ power coating

Accomplishments

    I have had plenty of accomplishments and experience throughout. I always like trying new things because for me there’s always room for improvement and growth.

Timeline

Metal Fabricator

Berman Brothers
01.2025 - 03.2025

01.2021 - Current

Pentagon Technologies Group
01.2017 - 01.2021

Eastside Plating
01.2002 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Sandy Union High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
HEATH NORQUIST