Ryan Barry
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Results-driven Fabrication Supervisor with expertise in blueprint interpretation, employee training, and production scheduling. Committed to ensuring safety compliance and quality standards while optimizing performance and meeting project deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Dept. Supervisor
WB Industries
O'Fallon, Missouri
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily fabrication operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated material handling and inventory management processes.
- Monitored production schedules to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Conducted inspections of fabricated products for adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design modifications and technical issues.
- Maintained documentation of fabrication processes and compliance records.
- Trained new personnel on proper operating procedures for equipment used in fabrication activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all fabrication processes.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback for improvement when necessary.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback, and coaching.
- Participated in weekly meetings with senior leadership teams to discuss progress.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members.
Lead Fabricator / Weld Trainer
WB Industries
O'Fallon, MO
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for production accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in workstation operations.
- Trained new employees on fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products for precision and durability.
- Maintained quality control standards for all fabricated products.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed in the fabrication area at all times.
- Evaluated current procedures and methods, making recommendations for improvements when necessary.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the fabrication department, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
Fabrication Welder
WB Industries
O'Fallon, MO
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise construction.
- Operated welding machinery and tools to perform high-quality welds.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt North Highschool
Welding
Lewis And Clark Career Center
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Production scheduling
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Performance monitoring
- Shop floor management
- Manufacturing processes
- Deadline management
Timeline
Fabrication Dept. Supervisor
WB Industries
09.2024 - Current
Lead Fabricator / Weld Trainer
WB Industries
09.2023 - 09.2024
Fabrication Welder
WB Industries
09.2018 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt North Highschool
Welding
Lewis And Clark Career Center