Kevin Mason
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in welding, fabrication, and jewelry design, notably with Built Right Fence and Gate. Expert in structural welding and master goldsmithing, complemented by strong multitasking and workforce management skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and product quality, achieving significant improvements in production processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Built Right Fence and Gate
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
1st Assistant Department Manager
Automann Truck & Trailer Components
New Lenox, IL
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Goldsmith/ Jeweler
Old Gold Jewelry
Homewood, IL
08.1998 - 12.2020
- Worked with gold, silver and platinum to produce high-quality pieces.
- Consulted with clients regarding design modifications that would improve the overall appearance of the piece.
- Examined finished products to verify quality and make final adjustments to meet customers desires and enhance appearances.
- Fabricated, altered and repaired fine jewelry to restore brilliance.
Skills
- Structural welding
- Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Reweld application
- Weld slagging
- Fabrication
- Custom jewelry creation
- Master goldsmithing
- Platinum working
- Silver crafting
- Ring resizing
- Sales and marketing
- Hand fabrication
- Strong multitasking
- Employee supervision
- Safety oversight
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse operation oversight
- Workforce management
- Order fulfillment
- Warehouse logistics
- Collaborative teamwork
- Equipment maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Safety monitoring
- Operations management
Timeline
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Built Right Fence and Gate
01.2022 - 08.2023
1st Assistant Department Manager
Automann Truck & Trailer Components
02.2021 - 12.2021
Goldsmith/ Jeweler
Old Gold Jewelry
08.1998 - 12.2020
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