Jennifer Nolasco
Cooper City,FL
Summary
Seasoned Lead Welder with a proven track record at Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors, demonstrating exceptional leadership in guiding teams towards the completion of high-quality welding projects on schedule. Skilled in blueprint reading and fostering workplace safety, I excel in enhancing productivity and mentoring junior welders, achieving a significant improvement in project efficiency and team skill .
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Welder
Alpine painting & sandblasting contractors
Paterson, NJ
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Led a team of 4 welders in the fabrication and assembly of metal structures, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deadlines
- Maintained welding equipment by conducting regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and performing necessary repairs or replacements
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and minimize workplace hazards during welding operations
- Managed inventory of welding supplies by monitoring stock levels, placing orders in a timely manner, and optimizing cost-efficiency
- Collaborated with quality control department to conduct weld inspections according to industry standards before final product delivery
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior welders, assisting in their skill development and fostering a positive team environment
- Maintained accurate documentation of welding activities including work orders, inspection reports, and material usage for record-keeping purposes
- Collaborated with quality assurance department to develop and implement weld testing procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing parts to prevent breakdowns during operations
- Conducted risk assessments prior to each welding project to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate safety measures
- Mentored apprentices through hands-on training sessions, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety practices in the field of welding
- Closely monitored production schedules to ensure timely completion of weldments while maintaining high-quality standards
- Demonstrated proficiency in reading technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics to accurately interpret specifications for precise weld execution
Welder/QC Lead/Safety Leader
Interport Maintenance Co., Inc.
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Read blueprints and specifications to ensure that operations meet production standards
- Ensure quality standard for modified containers throughout all stages of modification
- Recommend any necessary changes or adjustments to production processes
- Remove products that don't meet production standards and recommend strategies to improve product quality
- Conduct safety inspections
- Document issues or damages
- Lead safety seminars
- Assist with warehousing, purchasing and receiving
- Assist with supervision
- Write estimates
- Create work orders
- Record and report time tracking on jobs
- Train new hires
Estimator/Project Manager/Supervisor
Interport Maintenance Company
Newark, NJ
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
- Delegate tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
- Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
- Communicating with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
- Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needed
- Motivating people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
- Identifying and managing potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects
- Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and allocating resources
Welder
Interport Maintenance Company
Newark, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluate engineering drawings and ensure implementation according to welding specifications
- Perform all welding work with help of cutting equipment
- Responsible for pre-fabrication of steel framing to go into containers
- Design jigs as use for work aid in the fabrication of parts or products
Internet Sales Specialist
East Coast Toyota
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Make & confirm appointments
- Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls
- Perform long-term follow up on all unsold customers
- Manage internet sales leads
Fabricator/TIG Welder
Newark Wire Cloth Company
Clifton, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Setup machines for parts production
- Complete part manufacturing by customer deadline
- Substitute for Quality control of parts
- Help organize more efficient ways of production
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
Fair Lawn, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Make sure customers have an exceptional experience at my store
- Lead and inspire employees in training and sales
- Schedule employees
- Conduct weekly inventory; ordering
- Exceeded sales goals
Education
High school diploma - Manufacturing Technology
HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
Paterson, NJ01.2010
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- CNC
- Manufacturing
- Welding
- Calipers
- Plasma cutting
- Chop Saw
- Torch
- Quality Inspection
- Micrometer
- Forklift
- Supervising Experience
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Fabrication
- Press Brake Machine
- Plasma Cutting
- Vertical Milling Operator
- Stick (arc) Welding
- Surface Grinder
- MIG Welding
- CNC Machine (Amada Octo)
- TIG Welding
- Punch Press
- Oxy-fuel Cutting
- Spot Welding
- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Brazing
- Box Break Operator
- Press Break
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Soldering
- Drill Press Operator
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Engine Lathe Operator
- Worksite safety
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED/Basic First AID Certification
- Certified in Blood Borne Pathogens
- Class D License
- Certified: AWS D1.1 SMAW of 1/2" carbon steel plate w/backing in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions
- OSHA 30
- AWS D1.1 SMAW of 1" Carbon Steel plate w/ backing 3G & 4G
Additionalinformation - Skillsandqualifications
- Plasma Cutting
- Vertical Milling Operator
- Stick (arc) Welding
- Surface Grinder
- MIG Welding
- CNC Machine (Amada Octo)
- TIG Welding
- Punch Press
- Oxy-fuel Cutting
- Spot Welding
- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Brazing
- Box Break Operator
- Press Break
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Soldering
- Drill Press Operator
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Engine Lathe Operator
Assessments
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 08/01/22
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 08/01/22
- Workplace safety, Completed, 08/01/22
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Welder
Alpine painting & sandblasting contractors
08.2023 - 10.2024
Welder/QC Lead/Safety Leader
Interport Maintenance Co., Inc.
09.2021 - 08.2023
Estimator/Project Manager/Supervisor
Interport Maintenance Company
09.2020 - 01.2021
Welder
Interport Maintenance Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Internet Sales Specialist
East Coast Toyota
01.2015 - 01.2019
Fabricator/TIG Welder
Newark Wire Cloth Company
01.2011 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
01.2009 - 01.2012
High school diploma - Manufacturing Technology
HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences