Mason Willard
Pearl City,HI
Summary
Motivated professional with expertise in fabrication, welding, and leadership, seeking a challenging position in an organization that values teamwork, integrity, and hard work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding/Fabrication Foreman
Prometheus Construction
Kapolei, HI
05.2014 - 12.2024
- Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed based on product specifications or customer requirements.
- Inspected completed items for conformance to specifications prior to being sent out.
- Ensured accuracy of blueprints and drawings.
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools, equipment, and machines used in fabrication processes.
Lead Welder/Metal Fabricator
Spencer Manufacturing
Auburn, WA
05.2015 - 08.2014
- Fabricate and weld portable heating units for Airliners in a quick and efficient manner
- Responsible for the prep and fabrication of custom and new products
- Produced and installed wire harnesses directed from wiring diagrams
- Installed motors and accessories in a production setting
- Trained and supervised fellow co-workers
- General QC in fabrication area.
Team Leader/Lead Aluminum Welder
Torklift International
Sumner, WA
08.2014 - 04.2011
- Led a team to meet production deadlines while exceeding quality standards
- Responsible for prioritizing and delegating labor to efficiently meet goals
- Proficient in designing, forming and fabricating complex aluminum products
- Certified to operate and maintain CNC press brakes and other material forming machines
- Assemble and weld aluminum products.
Commercial Fisherman
Beef Trail
Dillingham, AK
07.2009 - 06.2009
- Worked on a gill netting and transferring team of fresh caught Sockeye Salmon
- Completed long hours under intense working conditions
- Able to multi-task and stay focused in the highly competitive commercial fishing market
- Gained experience in aluminum welding.
Production Aluminum Welder
EZ-Access
Auburn, WA
11.2008 - 10.2008
- Welded aluminum access ramps
- Met and exceeded daily production goals
- Quickly learned the assembly and manufacturing process.
Sales Representative, Office Manager, Welder
C & J Iron Work LLC
Kent, WA
09.2010 - 08.2008
- Provided expert customer service and design solutions for custom fabrication work
- Built strong client relations that fostered repeat customers
- Completed projects on time with little or no supervision
- Highly proficient at design, fabrication, welding, grinding and powder coating of ornamental wrought iron fencing and gates.
Education
Earl Nightingale Leadership Series, Lead the Field -
02.2014
High School Diploma, Choice Program -
06.2008
Skills
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Leadership
- Custom fabrication work
- Design solutions
- CNC press brakes
- Production welding
- Meeting production goals
- Multi-tasking
- Purchasing supplies
- Repairing and maintaining equipment
- CAD Software
- Computer Skills
- Hiring and Training
- Attention to Detail
References
- Brandon McClintic, Production Manager, Spencer Manufacturing, (360) 480-1595
- Chad Winslow, Research & Development Engineer, Torklift International, (253) 261-3012
- Cody Mandt, Research & Development Technician, Torklift International, (253) 737-9821
- Gilbert DeDios, Production Manager, Torklift International, (206) 793-9964
Timeline
Lead Welder/Metal Fabricator
Spencer Manufacturing
05.2015 - 08.2014
Team Leader/Lead Aluminum Welder
Torklift International
08.2014 - 04.2011
Welding/Fabrication Foreman
Prometheus Construction
05.2014 - 12.2024
Sales Representative, Office Manager, Welder
C & J Iron Work LLC
09.2010 - 08.2008
Commercial Fisherman
Beef Trail
07.2009 - 06.2009
Production Aluminum Welder
EZ-Access
11.2008 - 10.2008