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Jose Santillan

Chico,CA

Summary

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.

Education

Welding Technology -

Butte Community College
2001

High School Diploma -

Chico Senior High School
Chico, CA
1999

Skills

  • Rate Control
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Time Management
  • Effective Prioritization

Timeline

Lead Fabricator

NorCal Vans / Driverge Vehicle Innovations
01.2012 - Current

Lead Fabricator

M-Tech Manufacturing
01.2004 - 01.2010

Welding Technology -

Butte Community College

High School Diploma -

Chico Senior High School
Jose Santillan