KYLE ABRAMS
Sheet Metal Technician 3
Kenmore,WA
Summary
Experienced sheet metal technician excelling in fast-paced work environments. Demonstrates efficient task completion with minimal supervision, consistently delivering high-quality parts. Possesses versatile skills applicable to various industries, excelling in diverse work settings
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheet Metal Technician 3
Orion Industries
Auburn, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while executing precise measurements and cuts for custom sheet metal projects.
- Enhanced overall productivity by troubleshooting issues quickly and offering practical solutions to overcome technical difficulties.
- Consistently met or exceeded quality control standards through rigorous inspection processes before final product delivery.
- Expedited project completion through effective collaboration with team members on large-scale assignments.
- Can operate both OMAX and Jet Edge water jets, HAAS routers, Amada punch presses, 3 Axis HAAS CNC
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Contributed to development of innovative solutions for complex sheet metal fabrication challenges.
- Reduced material waste by precisely calculating required sheet metal quantities for each project.
- Mentored junior technicians in proper techniques, fostering supportive team environment that contributed to successful project outcomes.
- Optimized workflow by organizing workspace layout and inventory management practices for quick access to tools and materials.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring high-quality installations of ventilation systems, ductwork, and other sheet metal components
INJECTION MOLDING TECHNICIAN
Leviton
Bothell
1 2019 - 01.2022
- Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts
- Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy
- Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds
- Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced
- Set proper operating temperature for each casting
- Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions
- Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, Vernier gauges, or protractors
- Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws
- Locate and scribe parting lines on patterns, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, squares, or depth gauges
- Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers
- Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
- Position and fasten work pieces
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
CNC MACHINIST
Zodiac Aerospace
Marysville
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Performed preventative maintenance on CNC machines, prolonging their operational lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in controlled contamination room
- Worked with pre preg carbon fiber materials
- Operated 3 Axis ultra sonic cutting machine and Multi Axis carbon fiber cutting/rolling machine to form carbon fiber shapes for later production work
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to troubleshoot complex issues and share solutions across departments.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
SALES AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Les Schwab
Bellvue
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and over phone to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
- Performed all required tasks per individual car work order
- Keeping speed in mind with each customer to get job done fast and efficiently
- Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas
- Operate tire balancing machines
- Use of tools such as torque wrenches, impact guns, tire mounting machines, hydraulic lifts, rethreading kits, and grinders
- Communicate with customers what work needs to be done on their vehicle
- These services include new tires, 4-wheel alignments, brakes, suspension replacement components, new wheels, tire balancing, new battery, and new wiper blades.
Education
High School Diploma -
LYNNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Lynnwood, WA 01.2008 - 05.2012
Completed Coursework Towards Information Security -
EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lynnwood, WASkills
Hand-tool proficiency
Power Tool Operation
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Precision measuring
Inspection Techniques
Cutting Operations
Metal Fabrication
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent Communication
Self Motivation
Certification
OMAX Water Jet Certification
Timeline
OMAX Water Jet Certification
01-2023
Sheet Metal Technician 3
Orion Industries
05.2022 - Current
CNC MACHINIST
Zodiac Aerospace
05.2015 - 07.2018
SALES AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Les Schwab
03.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
LYNNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
01.2008 - 05.2012
INJECTION MOLDING TECHNICIAN
Leviton
1 2019 - 01.2022
Completed Coursework Towards Information Security -
EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE