Rapheal Branch
Rutherfordton,NC
Summary
Well-qualified Lead Man that is proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards, Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing over 7 years of related experience. I am a person who goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finishing Welder
Steffes Soultions
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Quality Control Inspector
Advance Conveying Technology
07.2014 - 04.2023
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates
- Completed precise measurements using special tools
- Improved customer retention ratings through efficient problem resolution
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
- Provided job candidates by screening, interviewing and testing applicants
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquire and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Lead Man
Advance Conveying Technology
07.2014 - 04.2023
- Monitor 5-6 employees' work performance and provide a review for raises
- Inspect and monitor the machine shop, inspect tools and equipment, and train employees on the safety rules and procedures
- Inspect employees work before it leave the work area
- Assign daily tasks and goals to the men in the work area based on the work priority, skill of personnel, and quantity of equipment and work load
- Inspect the blueprints for errors and/or mistakes, to make corrections or send to the correct personnel to make the proper changes.
Machine Operator
Porters Fabrication
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts, maintaining awareness of approximate job completion times
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work to be performed from operation sheets.
Education
High school or equivalent - Mechanical Engineering
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Blueprint reading
- WELDING
- PRESS BRAKE
- Inspection
- Quality Control
- Quality Inspector
- Caliper
- Quality Inspection
- Calipers
- CNC Programming (7 years)
- Precision Measuring Instrument
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Communications
- Press Brake Machine
- Leadership Experience
- Shear
- Plasma Cutting
- Fitting
- Communication skills
- Machining
- CNC
- Hand tools
- Manufacturing
- Precision measuring instruments
- 7 years of experience operating the press brake machine, shear, and the plasma table
- 7 years of CNC programming
- 6 years of experience in welding/fitting
- 3 years of Quality Control Manager
- Blueprint understanding
- Issue resolution
- Supervisory experience
- Equipment problem resolution
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Forklift and HAZMAT certified
- Good communication skills
- Shop math
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Flat Welding
- MIG welding professional
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Parts Fabrication
Certification
Driver's License, 10/01/23
Assessments
Work Style: Conscientiousness - Expert, 03/01/20, Expert
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Lead Man - Advance Conveying Technology
Timeline
Finishing Welder
Steffes Soultions
05.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Advance Conveying Technology
07.2014 - 04.2023
Lead Man
Advance Conveying Technology
07.2014 - 04.2023
Machine Operator
Porters Fabrication
05.2013 - 07.2014
High school or equivalent - Mechanical Engineering
Central Piedmont Community College
Driver's License, 10/01/23
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