Ronald Norton

• Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
• Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
• Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
• Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
• Maintained high standards of craftsmanship, ensuring all fabrications met aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
• Improved precision in metal cutting by calibrating machinery for optimal performance.
• Designed and executed custom metal fabrications for specialized client projects, achieving high levels of client satisfaction.
• Trained new fabricators in use of machinery and safety equipment, fostering culture of safety and efficiency.

• Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
• Supported quality assurance efforts by performing thorough inspections of completed metalwork, identifying any defects or inconsistencies before delivery to clients.
• Increased overall productivity by training new team members on metal fabrication techniques and best practices.
• Assisted in the development of detailed project estimates, providing accurate material and labor costs for job proposals.
• Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining metal fabrication processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
• Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on raw materials, reducing project costs.
• Reduced material waste with meticulous planning and precise cutting techniques.
• Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.

• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.

Performed inspections on all types of sprinkler systems., fire extinguishers, fire alarms, back flow presventers. Installed and inspected commercial kitchen hoods and ventilation systems. Performed weekly test through annual flow test of fire pumps. Worked with Life Safety doing inspections of nursing homes and some hospitals.

• Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Performed preventative maintenance and oil changes to preserve performance and reliability of machines.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.