Oscar Colunga
Lexington,NE
Summary
Adept at enhancing manufacturing processes and quality standards, I leveraged my expertise in MIG welding and robot programming at Orthman Manufacturing. Skilled in communication and proficient in print reading, I developed training for robot operators, significantly contributing to production efficiency and inter-departmental collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Trainer/Inspector
Unverferth Manufacturing
Lexington, NE
01.2024 - Current
- Introduce new welders to the culture and processes of the weld department.
- Help develop new skills to new and current welders in welding.
- Maintain current processes and procedures, and establish new ones when necessary.
- Work cohesively with different departments to solve quality issues.
- Communicate with engineering department on product questions and concerns, work closely to help improve structure for product.
- Work closely with the R&D department on fixturing needs and improvements.
- Develop training for robot operators and programmers.
- Build the current robot welding area to become a larger part of production.
Weld Lead
Orthman Manufacturing
Lexington, NE
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Follow a production schedule to meet deadlines.
- Guide welders to build product to print and meet quality standards.
- Communicate with vendors and the purchasing department to establish supply needs for the department and orders.
- Communicate with other departments to resolve quality issues or help with continuous improvement projects
Production Welder
Orthman Manufacturing
Lexington, NE
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Build product according to print and schedule.
- Keep area clean and orderly.
- Operate and program robots for production.
- Follow all policies and quality standards.
- Maintain a respectful work environment.
Quality Coordinator
Orthman Manufacturing
Lexington, NE
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Help maintain consistent quality by following all Orthman Quality standards.
- Teach and help interpret quality standards to improve overall quality.
- Calibrate and maintain measuring equipment for production.
- Inspect the completed product in each department to ensure it meets quality standard.
- Inspect the purchased product, and communicate quality issues to the necessary departments.
Production Welder
Chief Industries
Kearney, NE
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked second shift 3:00pm- 12am Grain Bins.
- MIG welding and galvanize welding.
- Followed a schedule and managed time according to orders. No supervisor on duty.
- Helped other departments when necessary: fab, assembly, and paint.
Production Welder
Allmand Brothers Inc.
Holdrege, NE
08.2012 - 06.2014
- MIG welding, worked in teams of two.
- Worked through prints and guidance of lead welder or supervisor.
- Every job had a set amount of time to complete had to meet every time frame to meet order needs.
- Welding thin material 1/4" or less, building PRO II's or MAXI light towers and other various products.
- Help in different departments if necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, NE05-2008
Skills
- Great people skills
- Communication skills
- Proficient in print reading
- Able to use measuring devices: tape measure, squares, calipers, micrometers, and computerized measuring machines
- Welding, stick, MIG, and other forms of MIG welding
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- First responder training
- Knowledge in robot programming
- Visual Basic programming and Excel skills and other basic skills
Affiliations
- Traveling around the world and learning different cultures.
- Volunteering, helped various organizations to build a better community.
- Rotary member
- CASA volunteer
- Stay active in 5K's and various exercises.
Timeline
Weld Trainer/Inspector
Unverferth Manufacturing
01.2024 - Current
Weld Lead
Orthman Manufacturing
09.2019 - 12.2023
Quality Coordinator
Orthman Manufacturing
02.2016 - 05.2016
Production Welder
Orthman Manufacturing
06.2015 - 10.2019
Production Welder
Chief Industries
07.2014 - 06.2015
Production Welder
Allmand Brothers Inc.
08.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
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