Raymond Laster IV
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes. Reliable Sheet Metal Fabricator with 15 years of industry background and strong work ethic. Completed numerous sheet metal fabrication tasks for large construction project with very low rework rate. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to desired results. Detail-oriented Fabricator with 15 years in industry and impressive fabrication and welding expertise. Trained and mentored new employees in large fabrication shop and achieved very low rework rate. Superb technical and communications skills leading to desired results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
06.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Repair and sell home appliances.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Sikorsky - Lockheed Martin
01.2009 - 09.2018
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Prioritized tasks effectively, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Assemble, disassemble, clean, tag and store aircraft, parts and components, interior and exterior.
- Troubleshot and resolved fabrication issues efficiently, minimizing disruptions to production schedules and maintaining project timelines.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Delivered consistent high-quality workmanship by closely following established guidelines and procedures for sheet metal fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated adaptability by mastering new fabrication techniques as needed while staying updated on industry trends.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars, and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
- Prepared detailed documentation for each project, including accurate measurements, drawings, and assembly instructions.
- Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
- Enhanced product quality by utilizing specialized tools for bending, shaping, and assembling sheet metal components.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication machinery, ensuring optimal performance levels and reduced downtime.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Airframe Technology
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL05.2009
Associate of Science - Automotive Mechanics
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL05.2005
Skills
- Metal forming
- Shearing Operations
- Material prepping
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tool Usage
- Galvanizing Process
- Electroplating Process
- Waterjet Cutting
- Punch press operation
- Hand and power tools
- Fastener Installation
- Maintaining safety
- Repair work
- Safety awareness
- Heavy Lifting
- Sheet metal layout
- Reading Blueprints
- Adhesive Application
- Cutting Operations
- Deburring Techniques
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
06.2018 - Current
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Sikorsky - Lockheed Martin
01.2009 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Airframe Technology
Enterprise State Community College
Associate of Science - Automotive Mechanics
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
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