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Richard Ventura

Freemansburg

Summary

Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including crane to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Warehouse Supervisor

Dhollandia
Easton, PA
01.2024 - 09.2025
  • Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
  • Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
  • Ensured that all orders were accurately and promptly fulfilled.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols, and company guidelines to new employees.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels, and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
  • Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
  • Selected items from inventory based on customer orders.
  • Operated hand-held scanners to track product movements.
  • Maintained organization of warehouse shelving and storage areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
  • Packed and labeled products for shipping to retail locations.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance and accuracy.
  • Assisted in training new staff on picking procedures and safety protocols.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred them to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Utilized RF scanners to scan products accurately and efficiently.
  • Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.

Welding Fabricator

Holtec International
Camden , NJ
05.2016 - 01.2024
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
  • Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
  • Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.

Team Manager

Thermo Fisher
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
04.2009 - 03.2016
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance.
  • Set objectives for teams based on organizational goals; monitored performance against targets; provided feedback and took corrective action when needed.
  • Collaborated with other managers across the organization in order to identify best practices that could be implemented at all levels.
  • Implemented process improvements aimed at increasing efficiency while reducing costs wherever possible.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, regulations, and laws while maintaining an ethical workplace culture.
  • Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to individual team members as needed to help them reach their full potential.
  • Managed daily operations of the team, including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance, and approving time off requests.
  • Created a positive work environment by setting clear expectations and providing resources necessary for success.
  • Identified training needs, created a comprehensive onboarding program, and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on projects, provide updates on changes in policy or procedure, and address any issues that needed to be addressed.

Education

Brazer Certification - Welding

Welding Training & Testing Institute
Allentown, PA
04-2016

Skills

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Pipe welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Fall protection
  • Flux Core Arc Welding
  • Power tool safety
  • Hand tool safety
  • Visual Inspection
  • Grinders
  • Production
  • Fabrication
  • Shop drawings
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • MIG welding
  • TIG Welding
  • Blueprints
  • Weld inspections
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Jig fabrication
  • Welding procedure verification

Timeline

Operational Warehouse Supervisor

Dhollandia
01.2024 - 09.2025

Welding Fabricator

Holtec International
05.2016 - 01.2024

Team Manager

Thermo Fisher
04.2009 - 03.2016

Brazer Certification - Welding

Welding Training & Testing Institute

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