Richard Ventura
Freemansburg
Summary
I am an articulate problem solver, seeking an opportunity in an organization that will benefit from my initiative, capabilities, and contribution. I have fifteen years of warehouse distribution experience, working with temp agency, and training new employees in all aspect of shipping and receiving departments including, flexible, organized, researching and scheduling and able to make time critical decision as well as adapting to ever-changing situations. I am also, a professional welder with 8+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, stick and flux welding, as well as crane and drill press operation. Capable of reading blueprints and diagrams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Holtec International
03.2016 - 01.2024
- Welder/Fabricator
- Stick (SMAW), Tig (GTAW), Mig (GMAW), Flux Cored (FCAW
- Responsibilities included, welding components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Reading blueprints, and Custom building products for the nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors
- Safely used various types of processing equipment and machinery
- Good problem-solving skills, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills and I can read and comprehend written work instructions
- Cold roll and hot roll steel, Stainless, and Aluminum, are the most common materials
- Formed & assembled parts from detailed drawings
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form
- Able to apply concepts of math
- Performed all duties required to properly Tig weld, worked from drawings, sketches, procedures, or verbal instructions
- Developed, established, and modified welding techniques and methods, using welding equipment and procedures
- Used welding symbols and maintained proper sequence of assembly and accuracy of fit-up
- Used hand, power tools, and precision measuring instruments when necessary
- Maintained required certifications
- Lifted, pushed, pulled, and moved items up to 50lbs
- Tig welding on thin wall stainless steel using fusion & weld wire techniques
- Ability to work both individually and in an established group setting
- Ability to actively listen, understand, and effectively communicate and follow verbal and written instructions in English
- Able to interpret (read) and work from blueprints
- Operating forklift and crane experience
- Examined welds for bead size and other visual specifications
- Laid out, positioned, and tack welded workpieces for fit-up
- Welded along vertical or overhead weld lines
- Chipped and used grinder for excess weld, slag, and spatter
Team Leader Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
04.2009 - 03.2016
- Identified and corrected deficient performance and behaviors to achieve maximum productivity.
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Supervisor
Circuit City Distribution Center
06.1997 - 02.2009
- Responsibilities included a supervisor in shipping and receiving
- Overseeing all training with new employees in forklift and stock picker training
- Training and overseeing all aspects of shipping and receiving departments
- Managed inventory, ensuring the timely delivery and receipt of goods, and maintaining a safe working environment
- Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials, while ensuring efficient coordination amongst the staff
- Monitored and enforced compliance with company policies and safety regulations to ensure the safety of all warehouse employees
- Successfully coordinated teams, implemented efficient processes
Education
Certification in Welding -
Welder Training and Testing Institute
Allentown, PA08.2014
Associate in Accounting - undefined
Allentown Business School
Allentown, PA01.1994
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Fabrication
- Mechanical knowledge
- Hand tools
- Lean manufacturing
- Structural welding
- Weld tacking
- Reweld application
- Maintaining components
- Overhead welding
- MIG welding professional
- Equipment operation
Certification
Welding Certification, AWS D1.1
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Holtec International
03.2016 - 01.2024
Team Leader Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
04.2009 - 03.2016
Supervisor
Circuit City Distribution Center
06.1997 - 02.2009
Associate in Accounting - undefined
Allentown Business School
Welding Certification, AWS D1.1
Certification in Welding -
Welder Training and Testing Institute
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