Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fabricator
NorCal Vans / Driverge Vehicle Innovations
Chico, CA
01.2012 - Current
Training new employees and assisting them when needed
Welding and fabrication (MIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, Plasma Arc, Gas)
Operating the 4 foot and 10-foot shear
Operating 10-foot brake press
Assisting the project manager with R&D, designs, drawings and wiring diagrams
Assisting with inventory accuracy
Assisting with shipping and receiving of incoming parts and vehicles
Cutting & grinding, use of basic hand tools
Repairing tools and maintaining equipment
Creating, developing and providing written procedures for equipment installations
Reading and updating bill of materials for accuracy
Reading and interpreting blueprints
Installation and repair of air conditioning units
Wheelchair lift hydraulics repair and installation
Vehicle camera system installation
Installation and repair of refrigeration units
Load and unload trucks using a forklift
Emergency vehicle warning light system installations for transport vans
Communicate with vendor tech support services for assistance with installs and warranty claims
Performed general office duties, including but not limited to typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, handling warranty calls, completing and submitting bill of sales
Maintain public relations within the community
Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications
Specialized Training:
A/C training
Braun and Ricon Lifts Certification
Lead Fabricator
M-Tech Manufacturing
Chico, CA
01.2004 - 01.2010
Welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, Plasma Arc, Gas)
Cutting & grinding, use of basic hand tools
Reading and interpreting blueprints
Installation and repair of Air Conditioning Units
CNC Machine Operator
Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.