Jan Collazo

• Cut, drilled, welded, and assembled components for custom projects.
• Performed welding operations using MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxy-acetylene equipment on various metals including steel, aluminum, brass and copper.
• Repaired existing parts and systems according to customer requirements.
• Implemented quality assurance measures throughout the entire fabrication process in order to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Developed cost estimates for proposed projects based on material costs, labor hours, overhead expenses and other factors.
• Installed fabricated components onto a variety of substrates utilizing fasteners or adhesives.
• Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
• Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
• Operated, calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
• Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
• Inspected welds for quality, fit, and finish standards.
• Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
• Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
• Managed customer inquiries, service delivery, and issue resolution across business functions.
• Oversaw budgeting, expense tracking, and financial recordkeeping for business activities.
• Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
• Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.

• Led welding crew in fabrication shop using blueprints and work orders.
• Set up MIG, TIG, and arc welding equipment for daily production.
• Inspected welds for quality, fit, and compliance with safety standards.
• Supervised fit-up, assembly, and welding of metal parts and structures.
• Trained welders on safe handling, torch use, and shop procedures.
• Coordinated materials, tools, and welding schedules across production areas.
• Maintained welding equipment, shields, and consumables for consistent operation.
• Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
• Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
• Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
• Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
• Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
• Repaired broken parts or fabricate new components from raw materials using cutting torches and plasma cutters.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
• Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
• Welded steel components for truck equipment assemblies in production area.
• Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
• Operated metal fabrication machinery such as shears, brakes, punches and saws to cut and form materials into desired shapes.
  
• Assisted with troubleshooting problems related to weld joints or weldments during production runs.
• Analyzed employee performance data in order to identify areas needing improvement or training opportunities.
• Assigned and monitored daily welding tasks for crew members.

• Welded steel components for truck equipment assemblies, contributing to production efficiency.
• Set up MIG welding equipment, adjusting settings for optimal material thickness.
• I also worked with welding robots and adjusted and performed maintenance to make sure quality was delivered.

Read blueprints and work orders for Buyers Products manufacturing builds.