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Joshua Watts

Redmond,OR

Summary

Friendly Metal Fabricator with skills in quality control and efficiency. Proven expertise in using complex machines such as Tig welders, CNC machines, manual machines and more. Strong work ethic boosts project efficiency and team productivity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Fabricator

High Desert Ag and Paving
Redmond, OR
03.2024 - Current

• Efficiently fix any broken components on Asphalt plant.

• Fix or repair pulleys, belts, bearings, shafts, metal fabrication, pneumatic and hydraulic rams, trouble shoot gasoline and diesel engines.

• Operate heavy machinery such as drive a dump truck, skid steers, man lifts, forklifts, loaders etc.

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Fuel Safe Systems
Redmond, OR
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
  • Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
  • Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
  • Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Built and fabricated high end fuel cells to meet Fuel Safe Systems high quality standard.

Lead Welder/ Shop Supervisor

Rock Tough Inc
Bend Oregon
02.2018 - 03.2023
  • Built/ fabricated excavation screens in an efficient manner to meet tight deadlines.
  • Supervised the weld shop and assigned other employees to certain jobs to maintain the flow of the shop.
  • Utilized CNC machines, manual machines, multiple variety of saws, welders, hand tools and many other fabrication tools including my brain to build and fabricate any desired project.
  • Used and understood the importance of jigs in a MFG environment for efficient shop flow and maintaining a consistent high quality product.
  • Utilized and understood the mindset of always thinking five steps ahead to keep everyone busy and maintain a smooth, consistent shop flow and avoid shop mistakes/ set backs.
  • Utilized and understood the mindset of "don't press go until you know" meaning focus on what you are doing and or about to do. Before you start that machine or weld that product you have the ability to mentally double check your prep work before causing the company money or interrupting shop flow.

Education

No Degree - Manufacturing

Central Oregon Community College.
Redmond Oregon
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Redmond High School
06.2017

Skills

  • Fabrication
  • Equipment Operation
  • Structural Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Torch Cutting
  • Project Management
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • MIG Welding Professional

Timeline

Field Fabricator

High Desert Ag and Paving
03.2024 - Current

Welder/Metal Fabricator

Fuel Safe Systems
03.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Welder/ Shop Supervisor

Rock Tough Inc
02.2018 - 03.2023

No Degree - Manufacturing

Central Oregon Community College.

High School Diploma -

Redmond High School
Joshua Watts