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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, NJ
01.2010

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
Jennifer Nolasco