Robert Knapp
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization. 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 to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines. Reliable professional accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting. Organized auto mechanic offering several years of experience in automotive repair and detailing. Customer-focused with strong communication skills to explain services. Detail-oriented to troubleshoot and identify potential issues and address concerns with various vehicle makes and models.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Specialist
Armani Wheels
Newburgh, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Ensured safe and timely delivery of merchandise to clients.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle's roadworthiness.
- Maintained accurate records of daily logs, routes, and schedules.
Automotive Technician
Non Profit Organization
West Park, NY
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
Construction Worker
Self-employeed
West Park, NY
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
Welding Fabricator
SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Fabrication Welder
Hensel Phelps
Cape Canaveral, FL
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
Millwright
Zachry Industrial
Cocoa, FL
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
Boilermaker
Zachry Industrial
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
- Inspected welds visually for defects such as cracks or porosity.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
Education
GED -
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Cocoa Beach, FL03-2009
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Passenger Assistance
- Daily logging
- Materials Transport
- DOT Compliance
- Parts Fabrication
- Grinders
- Welding procedure verification
- Blueprints
- Shop drawings
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Fabrication
- Stick Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- MIG welding
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Welding
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Job Planning
- Heavy Lifting
Affiliations
I volunteer at various local churches and non profit programs in the Hudson Valley, I enjoy hiking, fishing and mountain biking in the warmer months. Durring the winter I enjoy trips to warmer weather, hahaha, but i really love snowboarding that is my favorite winter activity.
Accomplishments
- The company Zachry Holdings / Zachry Industrial my boilermaker crew of 7 won top crew of the quater "SUPER CREW"
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Driver Specialist
Armani Wheels
11.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
Non Profit Organization
08.2021 - 10.2022
Construction Worker
Self-employeed
05.2020 - 07.2021
Welding Fabricator
SpaceX
10.2016 - 02.2018
Fabrication Welder
Hensel Phelps
04.2014 - 07.2017
Millwright
Zachry Industrial
06.2009 - 01.2012
Boilermaker
Zachry Industrial
01.2008 - 12.2010
GED -
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School