John Zarate
Provo,Utah
Summary
27 years experience in the millwork and cabinetry industry. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
JLR Fondell
Provo, UT
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Working with the engineering team, drafting and working on submittals/shop drawings for approvals through the communication of mark ups aligning appropriate ideas for the final intent.
- CNC programmer, Router Sim and Wood WOP
- Releasing projects to the shop floor by providing shop drawings, cut lists, CNC programs, layouts and mock ups.
Engineer
Magleby Masterpiece
Lindon, Utah
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Involved in premium commercial and residential millwork, project team lead. Developing projects to the shop floor to be produced. Creating shop drawings, cut lists, bill of materials, purchase orders, and machine programs for production.
- Program 5 axis CNC using MasterCAM
- Team engineer providing design assistance to a our production shop in Mexico.
- Lean manufacturing training and certifications. The Game of Work, The Toyota Way, Lead Culture.
Architectural Drafter
Fondell Architectural Woodwork
10.2002 - 06.2017
- Drafting and Engineering: working as an engineer developing and improving millwork concepts for large commercial projects. Going from the initial handoffs and collaboration to providing revised drawings as I work along side a project manager.
- CNC programmer: process development with intention to develop CNC programs, processes and procedures. Primarily to help automate efficiancy.
- Architectural Millwork: Attention to detail to machine and run milling equipment. CNC routers, Molder, Beam saw, Overhead shapers, Edge Bander, Rip Saw, Boring machines.
- Junior Estimator: Determining how much a project costs based on research related to labor, materials, and time needed for the project completion.
- Production Line Lead: Increased employee productivity by providing clear instructions, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
Mill and Assembly
American Stores Property Mills
Payson, UT
06.1997 - 10.2002
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, machinery operation, and product specifications as required for various milling projects.
- Involved with mass producing fixtures for grocery stores throughout the United States.
- Started as a Level 1 craftsman, working my way to Level 5 master craftsman
Education
Utah Valley State College
Orem, UTDiploma -
Kearny High School
06.1992
Skills
- ACAD, CAM software
- Estimating software, Planswift
- Computer literate
- CNC programming
- Lean Manufacturing
- Safety Manager
- Microsoft Excel
- English/Spanish Fluency
- Ability to work in harmony with co-workers
- Eager and willing to add to my knowledge base
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Engineer
JLR Fondell
09.2020 - 08.2023
Engineer
Magleby Masterpiece
06.2017 - 08.2020
Architectural Drafter
Fondell Architectural Woodwork
10.2002 - 06.2017
Mill and Assembly
American Stores Property Mills
06.1997 - 10.2002
Utah Valley State College
Diploma -
Kearny High School