Joshua Ricks
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Experienced and detailed oriented professional with a strong background in electrical troubleshooting, material handling, and extensive metal fabrication. Proficient in repairing tools and machines, with a proven ability to lead teams effectively. Known for being a fast learner with a keen attention to detail. HAZWOPER certified ensuring a high standard of safety and compliance in hazardous enviroments. Skilled structural metal fabricator and fitter with solid experience in constructing and repairing large metal parts for buildings and bridges. Known for strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, ensuring accuracy in measurements and cuts. Possess hands-on skills in welding, cutting, and aligning with a focus on safety and quality standards. Consistently contributed to improving project turnaround times through efficient work practices and effective team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FABRICATION WELDER
Shar Systems
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2022 - Current
- Interpret shop designs and drawings to generate cut lists and to-do lists.
- Read and complete work orders, blueprints, or instructions to assemble or perform welding tasks.
- Inspected finished welded components to verify quality, straightness, and consistency.
- Experienced in leveraged power saws, grinders, plasma cutters, acetylene torch, and other pneumatic and electrical tools to cut and bevel metal workpieces.
- Follow work orders and specifications to determine required layout, assembly, or welding locations.
- Used hand and power tools to repair machines, structures, and systems.
- Helped maintain the equipment that was used for production.
- Confined Space Certified
- HAZWOPER certified
- Class I, II, III, IV, VI, and VIII fork truck certified.
- GMAW certified, very adept in TMAW and ARC welding.
- Experienced with reading a tape measure.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
- Work with a team to accomplish goals.
WELDER
Shambaugh & Son
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Operated robot welders as well as hand welding.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Welded galvanized stainless steel and carbon metals to fabricate products.
- Look for defects made by operators, or machines. From there troubleshoot, and fix, or help the operator prevent same problems from happening again.
- Diagnosed, maintained and repaired electrical and hydraulic components.
- Fabricated and designed metal modifications of equipment.
- Fabricated components to complete assigned tasks.
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Laid out, aligned and secured parts and assemblies.
- Carried out safety checks on electrical systems.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds
- Developed skills in flame cutting, beveling and notching of parts
- Finish high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag
- Test completed workpieces to verify conformance to tolerance specifications.
- Remove excess materials from complete work and polished surfaces.
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications
PRODUCTION LINE LEADER
Novae
Markle, IN
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Cultivated team culture based on cooperation between members and departments
- Stacked and labeled raw materials using forklifts and labeling machines
- Motivated employees to improve performance with close mentoring and hands-on training
- Anticipated and solved worker issues promptly, keeping team efficient and on-task
- Suggested changes in equipment use and layout to improve efficiency
- Minimized injuries by implementing safety management initiatives
- Verified accuracy of outbound shipments to minimize error rate
- Promoted and followed lift and height work safety guidelines
- Packaged outbound shipments to prevent damage in transit
- Supported cycle counts and other physical inventory audits to maintain operational excellence
- Readied material for production processes
- Kept up good housekeeping standards in assigned work areas
- Worked safely to maintain low incident record
- Safety daily talks to prevent accidents from happening
- Daily production meetings with the different team leads helped to acknowledge and prevent a decline on production
- Communicate and report through emails in a professional manner
- Observed PPE requirements and reminded team members to observe safety protocols
Education
WELDING CERTIFICATION -
Ivy Tech
Ft. Wayne, IN02.2016
HAZWOPER TRAINING -
360 Training
Ft. Wayne05.2006
PASTORAL MINISTRIES -
Taylor University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN06.2005
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA
- Safety awareness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical Wiring
- Proficient with fabrication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Confined Space Certification
- Adept at professional writing
- Efficient at managing tasks
Hobbies and Interests
- Tang Soo Do (karate)
- Fabricating Firepits
- Landscaping
- Automotive Work
- Household Electrical Work
Affiliations
- Tang Soo Do (Karate)
- Dance dad
- Going to the lake with family
- Euchre
- Reading
- Poker
- Building/fixing things around the house
- MMA
- Football
- Bonfires
Accomplishments
- Still hold the fastest timer at Wendy's drive-thru for fastest service
- 2nd Dan in Taekwondo
- Orange belt in Tang Soo Do
- Spear-headed OSHA improvements that resulted in passing an audit for the company
- Created blueprints, fabricate, and weld a rig rack, resulting in saving the company money, which is still in use today.
Certification
- HAZWOPER certified
- First-Aid certified
- GMAW certified
- Fork Truck certified
- OSHA certified
- Confined Space certified
- AEP certified
- Overhead Crane certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FABRICATION WELDER
Shar Systems
09.2022 - Current
WELDER
Shambaugh & Son
02.2020 - 09.2022
PRODUCTION LINE LEADER
Novae
02.2017 - 02.2020
WELDING CERTIFICATION -
Ivy Tech
HAZWOPER TRAINING -
360 Training
PASTORAL MINISTRIES -
Taylor University Fort Wayne
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