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LINDA GONZALEZ

El Cajon,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Resourceful professional in manufacturing and assembly, known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include precision component assembly, quality control procedures, and machinery operation. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent product quality. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabricator

UDG Projects/United Group Design inc.
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 08.2024

Fabricate channel letters, reverse channel letters, non-illuminated and illuminated signs, monuments, and blade signs.

  • Applied vinyl graphics to substrates such as metal, acrylic, wood, and plastic.
  • Repaired existing signs that had been damaged or worn over time.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to determine dimensions of product.
  • Troubleshot issues with machines or processes during fabrication runs.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of machines and safety protocols.
  • Fabricated signs using CNC router, laser engraver, vinyl plotter, and other tools.
  • Installed electrical components such as LED lights into signage products.
  • Welded metal parts together to create custom sign frames when necessary.
  • Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
  • Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
  • Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages. In charge of the paint department and Router CNC

Fabricator

C3 Signs Inc.
San Diego, CA
03.2014 - 10.2020
  • Built custom frames for large scale displays utilizing hand tools like saws, drill presses, sanders.
  • Repaired existing signage if requested by clients.
  • Installed interior and exterior signage on various substrates such as metal, wood, glass, acrylics.
  • Troubleshot technical problems with sign making equipment when needed.
  • Packed completed signs for shipping ensuring they were properly labeled and secured.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly following all safety protocols required by OSHA standards.
  • Maintained shop equipment including plotters, routers, laminators, saws, drills and related tools.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
  • Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
  • Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
  • Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages.
  • Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
  • Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
  • Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
  • Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
  • Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.

Skills

  • CNC machining
  • Blueprint reading
  • Vinyl application
  • Electrical installation
  • Welding techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Material handling
  • Sign repair
  • Safety compliance
  • Employee training
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem solving
  • Measurement tools
  • Hand tool usage
  • Finishing techniques
  • Painting and coating
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Assembly techniques
  • Metal fabrication
  • Quality inspections
  • Measurement verification
  • Sheet metal work
  • Blueprints and specifications
  • Production error handling
  • Job order prioritization
  • Inventory oversight
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Fabricating and welding
  • Hand and power tools
  • CNC operation
  • Measurements
  • Fabrication
  • Material prepping
  • Power tool operation

Timeline

Fabricator

UDG Projects/United Group Design inc.
02.2021 - 08.2024

Fabricator

C3 Signs Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2020
LINDA GONZALEZ