Jason Helms
Opelika
Summary
Accomplished press mechanic with extensive experience at CHALLENGE, excelling in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency through critical thinking and expertise in MIG and TIG welding. Recognized for maintaining high-quality standards and fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
press mechanic 2
CHALLENGE.
cusseta
01.2020 - Current
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures on press machines.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM): Performing routine inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to prevent breakdowns.
- Installation & Calibration: Installing new equipment and calibrating systems, including aligning components and adjusting sensors.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and ordering necessary parts through proper channels.
- Leadership/Technical Support: Mentoring or guiding lower-level maintenance staff and assisting with complex, multi-person repair jobs.
- knowledge of electrical schematics, PLC troubleshooting, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- handled advanced diagnostics, complex repairs, and often operates independently or leads teams to minimize press downtime.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints, welding (Arc, MIG, TIG), and utilizing diagnostic equipment like voltmeters and calipers.
Tool Maker
SODECIA.
Auburn
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Set up and operate various types of machine tools to drill, face, cut, turn, bore, grind, mill or shape various metals to precision tolerance
- Perform heat treat procedure of various tool steels
- Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gage blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
- Examine, disassemble, sharpen and repair existing dies used in production
- Troubleshoot and repair progressive and transfer dies during production
- Operate and program 600-ton servo press
- Industrial corporation operating worldwide as a full-service supplier in the body in white, powertrain, safety & interiors and tools & equipment commodities.
Tool Shop Operator
BORBET GROUP
Auburn
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Break down, repair and reassembly of closed die molds
- Fabrication and repair of cooling systems
- Repair defects in face core of molds; ability to decipher if mold requires tig welding or precise grinding
- Sand blasting
- Responsible for acid dip process
- MiG, stick, Tig and brazing as application requires
- Vertical drill press use in drilling out broken bolts and tapping holes
- Horizontal lathe and vertical mill use as needed
- Producer of lightweight aluminum alloy wheels for BMW and Mercedes
Welder
Benteler Automotive
Opelika
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Completed all repair work in plant on any part that was already painted; was the only welder allowed to complete repairs on painted parts
- Expertly repaired parts that had to be stick welded or that required excessive grinding and painting, parts that no other welders in plant could repair
- Repaired and repainted to best quality standards; was last person to see the repaired parts before they left plant
- Possessed thorough knowledge of all weld and paint quality standards for every line in plant
- Repaired BMW and Mercedes front and rear bumpers and subframes before and after paint; completed other modification welding along with fabrication of tables, fixtures, stands, etc., as needed
- Inspected parts to make sure they met company standards; thoroughly inspected all welds on frames sent for repairs; documented serial numbers of bad welds along with shift and name of welder responsible for each faulty weld and submitted the information to quality manager
- Repaired and maintained welding equipment
- Possessed a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to welding operations
- Supplier of automotive components globally. Using robotics and other automatic operations, Opelika Plant produced welded bumpers and chassis components for BMW and Mercedes. Use of KPI and TS16949 ensured outstanding quality and on-time deliveries.
Welder
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Auburn
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Welded fixed and rotating parts; welded quality sensitive parts with small tolerances
- Involved in two 5S lean events; leaned down jobs eliminating waste and the need for excessive inventory; changed to one-piece flow to satisfy on-demand requirements
- Took three 5S and Lean Manufacturing courses; only 10 of 200 employees were involved in these courses
- Possessed the knowledge, laminates, and paperwork to lead 5S events
- Private company specializing in manufacturing and distributing air intake systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beauregard High School
Opelika, ALSkills
- Problem solving
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting systems
- Horizontal lathe and vertical mill operation
- MIG, TIG, and stick welding
- Electrical schematics interpretation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Mechanical and technical aptitude
- Quality standards knowledge
- Lean manufacturing certification
- 5S certification
- Team collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Independent work proficiency
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- 5S Certified
Timeline
press mechanic 2
CHALLENGE.
01.2020 - Current
Tool Maker
SODECIA.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Tool Shop Operator
BORBET GROUP
01.2013 - 01.2017
Welder
Benteler Automotive
01.2011 - 01.2013
Welder
Donaldson Company, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Beauregard High School