RICHARD SANDERS
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Highly accurate professional exceptional in production of quality machinery built to assist technically sound and profitable milling operations. Detailed and safety-oriented employee with several year accident-free history. Collaborative team member and group-focused machine worker with adaptability in differing social dynamics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MILLWRIGHT / MACHINE TOOL BUILDER / WELDER
COMAU
Novi, MI
05.2020 - Current
- Skilled in machine fabrication, installation, and alignment, as well as field machining, lifting and rigging. Proficient in steel fabrication techniques and experienced with conveyor systems, blueprint reading, and sketching.
- Proficiently analyze blueprints to optimize mechanical operation and assembly for conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automation.
- Demonstrated expertise in utilizing levels, welding machines, power tools, hydraulic torque wrenches, and micrometers to achieve precise measurements within specified tolerance limits.
- Performed fitting and welding of various metals, such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and Invar parts, utilizing MIG or TIG techniques.
- Held a license to operate diverse mobile equipment, comprising of overhead cranes, forklifts, and vertical lifts
- Skilled in the assembly of mechanical components, subassemblies, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Installation of tubing, hoses bending of pipes for the hydraulic and pneumatic system of the machines
- Measures and adjusts the geometrical alignment of machine components and the machine axes
- Loading and unloading of the machines from the trucks
- Dismantled machinery and various mechanical parts like conveyor systems, pulleys, clutches, gear boxes.
- Additionally performed teardowns of computer systems along with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
MILLWRIGHT / WELDER / FABRICATOR
AIT
Chesterfield, MI
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Actively performs welding and FAB-related tasks for government/military globally with an active security clearance as a D.O.D Certified professional.
- Responsible for fitting and welding of steel, aluminum,stainless steel and Invar parts using a MIG and/or TIG process
- Set up and operate metal-sawing machines, such as hacksaw, bandsaw, circular saw, friction saw, and rubber-disk saw to cut metal or aluminum stock to dimensions
- Achieved certification as a precise and cautious crane operator, bringing more than a decade of experience to ensure safe crane maneuvers.
- Skillfully maneuvered a forklift to transfer and load diverse items including pallets, tools, and materials
- Performed various assigned tasks as directed by supervisor.
ASSEMBLER / DOCK AUDITOR
BROSE
Warren, MI
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Assembled car door parts accurately using diverse hand, power tools, and work instructions.
- Succeeded at following detailed assembly instructions and adhering to established processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated consistent compliance with quality systems' policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Reported quality, process, equipment and material issues to production supervisor.
- Offered practical on-the-job training to colleagues as required.
- Conducted thorough audits and inspections of parts prior to shipment from the dock.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR
UNITED MACHINING INC
Sterling Heights, MI
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Optimized line productivity by efficiently loading parts.
- Identified machine of origin for parts through marking.
- Operated the Op 10 machine by loading and handling parts efficiently.
- Responsible for loading and inspecting parts in the Op 20/30 machine.
- Ensured accurate production of parts through thorough quality checks.
- Loaded and washed lines, performed leak tests, and ensured proper loading.
TRUCK LOADER
VINTAGE WINE WAREHOUSE
Roseville, MI
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Organized and separated various types of wine.
- Took bottle orders and efficiently relayed them to the assembly line.
- Loaded company trucks and vans with wine products.
- Pulled specific orders from the bottle line for shipment.
- Operated electric pallet jack for efficient pallet transfer.
- Drove forklift to efficiently handle and move pallets
- Sustained cleanliness in facility
LABOR FOREMAN
KBR
Mosul, Iraq
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Perform daily safety classes and enforce that HSE standards are being followed
- Turn in timely and accurate reports to my chain of command
- Transport a crew to designated work areas.
- Schedule and coordinate the work of laborers.
- Maintain inventory of material and equipment.
- Order and issue replacement parts.
- Perform related work as required.
- Work with US soldiers, and foreign nationals.
- Support the US military in Iraq Freedom.
Education
Heating and Cooling -
NORTHWESTERN TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
Southfield, MI07.2007
High School Diploma -
JARED F. FINNEY
Detroit, MI06.2006
Mig/Tig Welder - Welding Communication
AIT
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Mig & Tig Welding
- Machine Tool Building
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Saw Operator
- Maintenance & repair
- Inspection experience
- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Management skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Power Tools/ Hand Tools
- Installing Equipment
- Complete inspections and replace defective equipment
Accomplishments
- Efficient professional with years of experience and a proven knowledge of Welding, Machine Tool Building, lead fuel distribution systems, assembly, warehouse operations, labor efficiency, and customer communications
- Aiming to leverage my skills, apply my D.O.D clearance to successfully fill the Millwright, Welder role, or to utilize my other skills at your company.
Certification
- E.P.A. Certified to use type 1 refrigerant
- Welding Certifications
Timeline
MILLWRIGHT / MACHINE TOOL BUILDER / WELDER
COMAU
05.2020 - Current
MILLWRIGHT / WELDER / FABRICATOR
AIT
01.2015 - 04.2020
ASSEMBLER / DOCK AUDITOR
BROSE
08.2012 - 09.2014
CNC MACHINE OPERATOR
UNITED MACHINING INC
04.2012 - 07.2012
TRUCK LOADER
VINTAGE WINE WAREHOUSE
10.2010 - 01.2012
LABOR FOREMAN
KBR
01.2009 - 08.2010
Heating and Cooling -
NORTHWESTERN TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
High School Diploma -
JARED F. FINNEY
Mig/Tig Welder - Welding Communication
AIT
- E.P.A. Certified to use type 1 refrigerant
- Welding Certifications
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