Orvan Watts
Mineral Wells,TX
Summary
Dynamic Lead Fabricator with extensive experience at Cantex Inc., excelling in equipment upgrades and Lean Manufacturing implementation. Proven ability to enhance product quality and safety through rigorous inspections and mentoring junior staff. Proficient in machine setup and adept at troubleshooting fabrication equipment, fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fabricator
Cantex Inc.
Mineral Wells, TX
09.2005 - Current
- Contributed to equipment upgrades and facility improvements, further enhancing the efficiency of the fabrication process.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline production workflows and eliminate wasteful practices.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions when needed.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, performing routine maintenance tasks as required to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance levels.
- Mentored junior fabricators, fostering a collaborative work environment that led to increased productivity and engagement.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Used gauges and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
- Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
Education
GED -
Mineral Wells High School
Mineral Wells, TXSkills
- Machine change over and set up
- Familiar with with JD Edwards and Excel
- Familiar with all of the fabrication equipment
- I worked in fabrication maintenance department for 3 years and can quickly identify most problems with the benders
- I've been a lead fabricator at Cantex from August 2014 to present
Additional Information
I've been employed by Cantex since September 4th, 2005. I started in fabrication. I bid into fabrication maintenance a couple years into my employment. I was in maintenance for close to 3 years where I would troubleshoot and repair the equipment when a problem would arise. I was part of the maintenance team that built the machines for the Kingman plant when it opened. I became an extruder operator, for about a year, after I was in maintenance. From there, I went back to being a service person in fabrication. I became a lead fabricator when the company made it a new position. My plan is to retire from Cantex.
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
Cantex Inc.
09.2005 - Current
GED -
Mineral Wells High School