JAMES A. MCDONALD
Verdi ,NV
Summary
Welder/Fabricator with extensive experience at Vaughn Materials, specializing in MIG welding and fabrication of wood doors and hollow metal frames. Proven leadership as Production Manager, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in preventative maintenance and customer service, with a strong focus on quality and timely project delivery.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Foundation Building Materials
11.2006 - 09.2023
Reformed mig wedding and fabrication for hollow metal frames and doors. Organized and delivered materials to job sites using 26ft flat bed. Operated forklift for will calls, customer service needs and delivery trucks. Helped stock sheet rock and metal studs.
Welder/Fabricator
Vaughn Materials
06.1994 - 09.2006
Performed mig welding & fabricating. Reformed wood shop duties such as running pre-hung door machines, detail work for door prep using jigs and routers. Production Manager for 3 years for both welding and wood door shop.
Manager
Trick Up Trucks
01.1987 - 01.1994
- Organized installations, customer service, inventory, hiring/firing of employees, scheduling, installed truck accessories, ordering supplies
Education
Business -
Yuba College
Marysville, CABusiness -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Experienced Welder
- Installation of Wood Doors and Commercial Hollow Metal Frame
- Forklift Experience
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Steel fabrication
Specializing In
Production Management
Area Of Expertise
- Strategic Planning and Organization
- Experienced Welder/Fabricator
- Production Management
- Customer Service – Problem Solving
- Shipping & Receiving - Inventory
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Foundation Building Materials
11.2006 - 09.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Vaughn Materials
06.1994 - 09.2006
Manager
Trick Up Trucks
01.1987 - 01.1994
Business -
Yuba College
Business -
University of Arizona