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Nai "Rick" Vang

Kent,WA

Summary

Skilled welder and mechanical technician with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities with superb attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of the manufacturing process, ability to read drawings, and closely follow procedures. Deep understanding of mechanical production environments, large and small equipment, and use of tooling. Outstanding conceptual skills with the motivational abilities to lead a team. Dedicated to producing the best work, following safety measures, and meeting and exceeding project requirements and standards. Exceptional multi-tasker who can handle numerous responsibilities at once, allowing a company to increase productivity.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Weld Manufacture Supervisor

Paroscientific, Inc
09.2023 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.

Weld Production Team Lead

Paroscientific, Inc
08.2018 - 09.2023
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Tracked daily production, inventory usage and notable incidents to support operational planning and strategic decision making.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.

Glitch Tester/Bakeout Specialist/Welder

Paroscientific, Inc
09.2000 - 08.2018
  • Read, interpreted and followed written test instructions and procedures to accurately test products.
  • Collaborated with personnel to spread good practices, share knowledge and provide tool evaluations and selections support.
  • Perform glitch test to find impurities on crystals.
  • Ensure units perform properly and are able to reach specified pressure ranges to verify units are clear of glitches.
  • Record and enter data into database.
  • Prep and install units onto bake-out system to bake-out impurities. After specified time, pinch off units to retain vacuum.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Fresno, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • ISO Standard knowledge
  • Induction heating systems (brazing)
  • Electron Beam Welder
  • Lumonics JK700 series laser welder
  • Uniter Spot Welder
  • Ametek pressure generation system
  • Weld Logic Inc Tig welder
  • Experience with hand tools and power tools

Languages

Hmong
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Weld Manufacture Supervisor

Paroscientific, Inc
09.2023 - Current

Weld Production Team Lead

Paroscientific, Inc
08.2018 - 09.2023

Glitch Tester/Bakeout Specialist/Welder

Paroscientific, Inc
09.2000 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Nai "Rick" Vang