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Michael Rodriguez

Allentown,PA

Summary

Experienced manufacturing professional with 4+ years at Stanley Black & Decker, leading welders and fabricators to meet demanding production goals. Skilled in planning, organizing, and communication, with strengths in workflow efficiency, safety leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Through hands-on experience and steady advancement, I’ve built strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of high-quality manufacturing operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Team Lead

Stanley Black & Decker
10.2023 - Current
  • At Stanley Black & Decker, I help lead and organize a team of welders and fabricators to consistently meet weekly production targets. My responsibilities include performing first-piece and daily machinery inspections, facilitating regular safety meetings, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. I also coordinate closely with maintenance teams and supervisors to report machine downtime, track production progress, and escalate any operational issues as needed.

Fabricator/Welder

Stanley Black & Decker
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Skilled MIG Welder and Fabricator with hands-on experience in metal fabrication, assembly, and welding operations across a variety of industrial applications. Proficient in reading blueprints, interpreting technical drawings, and working with mild steel to meet precise tolerances. Routinely responsible for layout, fitting, and welding component parts, using MIG welding techniques in a shop environment. Occasionally engaged in projects for government contracts, ensuring all work meets strict federal specifications, safety standards, and quality control protocols.

Masonry Apprentice

NAP concrete and masonry
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • I assisted in laying out, setting up and stripping down concrete forms for sidewalks, walls, patios, foundations. I also laid brick and block to planned specification. laying out a project using a variety of measuring tools, and then executing the project using hand/ power tools were my daily responsibilities.

Carpenter Apprentice

Rick's Remodeling
05.2017 - 06.2020
  • I worked for a residential carpentry and remodeling business for 4+ years off and on. Responsibilities included framing walls and floors, drywall installation, and trim carpentry. Also digging out and installing drainage systems and gutters. These tasks gave me an eye for detail and gave me a broad understanding of carpentry, plumbing and electrical. This job taught me how to receive instruction and how to troubleshoot on the job.

Education

High school or equivalent - undefined

Lehighton Area High School
Lehighton, PA
01.2021

Skills

  • Analysis skills
  • Project management
  • Welding
  • Computer operation
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Manufacturing management
  • Forklift
  • Lean manufacturing
  • 5S
  • Materials handling
  • Customer service
  • Kanban
  • Assembly
  • Supply Chain Experience
  • Root cause analysis
  • Leadership Experience
  • Budgeting
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Team management
  • Kaizen
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Employee development
  • Project management

Certification

  • Lean management certification
  • Certified Project Manager
  • Forklift certification

Timeline

Assistant Team Lead

Stanley Black & Decker
10.2023 - Current

Fabricator/Welder

Stanley Black & Decker
02.2021 - 10.2023

Masonry Apprentice

NAP concrete and masonry
09.2020 - 02.2021

Carpenter Apprentice

Rick's Remodeling
05.2017 - 06.2020

High school or equivalent - undefined

Lehighton Area High School

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