Jeremy awald
walkerton,IN
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator/custom Car Builder
US 12 speed & custom
New Buffalo, MI
11.2024 - Current
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
- Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
- Set up and operated rollers, flame cutters, and drill presses.
- Completed, filed and organized job reports on completed tasks and products.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete building tasks.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
Metal Fabricator/custom Car Builder
Z Rodz & Customs
Knox, IN
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated parts.
- Smooth seams & metal finish sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment used in fabrication process.
- Assisted with the design process by providing technical advice on materials and construction techniques.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
CNC Machinist /Lead Tool Maker
CTE Solutions
Plymouth, IN
08.2012 - 11.2020
- Programmed CNC machines using G-code and CAD and CAM software.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
- Designed fixtures, tooling or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper tooling techniques.
- Developed tools, jigs and fixtures for use in production processes.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine tooling requirements.
- Repaired worn or damaged tools, dies, jigs and fixtures as needed.
- Provided technical assistance to design engineers on tooling related issues.
Journeyman Tool Maker
Ross Engineering & Machine
Walkerton, IN
10.1994 - 07.2012
- Operated mills, lathes, grinders and other machinery used in the manufacture of tools and parts.
- Set up and correctly operated manual tool room machines and equipment.
- Utilized G-code language to create programs for various types of milling machines.
- Drafted, designed and machined complex components to exacting tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
- Inspected finished products prior to shipment in order to verify accuracy according to customer specs.
- Tested completed tools to ensure accuracy according to customer specifications or industry standards.
- Studied specifications, sketches and models to ascertain materials and equipment required to fabricate parts.
- Laid out complex machining operations with multiple steps and different machine requirements.
- Maintained strong quality assurance standards by using precision measuring equipment to verify accuracy of fabricated items.
- Participated in team meetings discussing current projects, upcoming deadlines and any issues that arise.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines as well as troubleshooted any issues that arose during production.
- Provided technical advice and guidance to junior technicians on proper use of machines and equipment.
- Placed new supply orders for parts and tools.
Education
Journeyman - Tool & Die Making
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-1998
High School Diploma -
Oregon Davis High School
Hamlet, IN05-1993
Skills
- Welding expertise
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- CNC Machine Operation
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Job order prioritization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Oxy-fuel cutting
Structural steel fabrication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Metal Fabricator/custom Car Builder
US 12 speed & custom
11.2024 - Current
Metal Fabricator/custom Car Builder
Z Rodz & Customs
11.2020 - 11.2024
CNC Machinist /Lead Tool Maker
CTE Solutions
08.2012 - 11.2020
Journeyman Tool Maker
Ross Engineering & Machine
10.1994 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Oregon Davis High School
Journeyman - Tool & Die Making
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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