Mitch Russo
Coral Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented Metal Fabricator with expertise in precision forming and quality control. Proven ability to maintain tolerances within ±0.005 inches, ensuring high-quality output and effective collaboration with engineering teams. Even with the experience I already have, I am always looking to grow and learn everyday to improve my craftsmanship and become a better person everyday.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Decimal Engineering
Coral Springs
12.2023 - Current
- Detail-oriented Metal Fabricator with 4 years of experience specializing in high-precision forming, welding, assembly, cutting and polishing.
- Execute precision forming on press brakes, maintaining tolerances within ±0.005 inches on complex and meticulous parts.
- Calculate bend allowances and setbacks for various material gauges (Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Cold Rolled Steel).
- Reading and following technical drawings, weld symbols, and flat-pattern layouts to determine the correct sequence of bends.
- Collaborated with the engineering team to troubleshoot design-for-manufacturability issues on the shop floor.
- Inputting dimensions, bend angles, and sequences into the machine controller.
Water Jet Operator
advanced hood systems
Coral Springs
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Operated water jet machinery for cutting various materials.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery use and safety practices.
- Monitored water pressure and jet performance during production runs.
- Adjusted settings on control panel such as speed and pressure to ensure proper cuts were made.
Education
Welding Degree - Welding/ Fabrication
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, Florida06-2024
High School Diploma -
Trumbull High School
Trumbull, CT06-2021
Skills
- Precision forming- Execution of bends within a 0005 tolerance and angles within 05 of a degree
- Technical drawing interpretation- having the ability to read blueprints smoothly and be able to find errors within the print if needed
- Quality control- achieve a success rate of 99% of good parts through inspection
- Deep understanding of flat patterns- have the ability to understand if a part will match its print before forming, by calculating the bend deductions with the flat pattern
- Effective communication- being able to work with other people on improving production efficiency and accuracy
- Time management- always seeking new ways to improve the speed and efficiency of production
- Learning capabilities-working with many different types of CNC machines has given me the ability to be a fast learner on most machines
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
Decimal Engineering
12.2023 - Current
Water Jet Operator
advanced hood systems
12.2022 - 12.2023
Welding Degree - Welding/ Fabrication
Atlantic Technical College
High School Diploma -
Trumbull High School