Open To Work
Kevin Cartwright
Middletown
Summary
Accomplished Master Sheet Metal Fabricator at Standard Knapp with expertise in MIG and TIG welding, ensuring precision in metal components. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and customer satisfaction through collaboration and innovative solutions. Reliable and detail-oriented, consistently maintaining high-quality standards in fabrication processes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Sheet Metal Fabricator
Standard Knapp
Portland, CT
08.2008 - Current
- Fabricated precision sheet metal components using CNC machinery and hand tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate production specifications.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Fabricated precision sheet metal components using various tools and machinery.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate measurements and specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication machinery, ensuring optimal performance levels and reduced downtime.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Assisted engineers in designing customized sheet metal solutions for clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Maintained welding equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reducing repair costs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of blueprints and specifications for accurate execution of projects.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
Welding Fabricator
Reno Machine
Newington, CT
2000 - 04.2008
- Fabricated metal components per specifications using MIG and TIG welding techniques for tooling and test equipment for the aerospace industry.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly of products.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain quality standards and reduce defects.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Brazing,plasma cutting,non destructive testing( dye penetrant)
- blanchard / surface grinding.
- forklift operation.
Fabrication Welder
Continental Fabricators
Durham, CT
1996 - 2000
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Executed quality checks on completed welds to meet industry standards.
- band saw operation,plasma cutting,metal punch( iron worker)forklift operation,
- in field product fabricatin or renovation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown Adult Education
Middletown, CT1988
Welding Mig,Tig,Arc -
Technical Careers Institute
Windsor, CT1988
Skills
- Metal forming
- Shearing operations
- Welding techniques
- Punch press operation
- Repair work
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Welding and fabrication
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Sheet metal layout
- Press brake operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Bending processes
- Tungsten inert gas welding
- Using forklifts
- Reliability
- Metal fabrication
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Master Sheet Metal Fabricator
Standard Knapp
08.2008 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Reno Machine
2000 - 04.2008
Fabrication Welder
Continental Fabricators
1996 - 2000
High School Diploma -
Middletown Adult Education
Welding Mig,Tig,Arc -
Technical Careers Institute