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Ryan Fink

Pahrump,NV

Summary

  • Focused lead welder with 10+ years of experience. Skilled at working with metal, hand tools and heavy machinery used in fabrication with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in emergency situations.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Welder

Robby Woods Racing
02.2022 - Current
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.

Welder/Fabrication Supervisor

UTV Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2022
  • Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
  • Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
  • Established and analyzed cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.
  • Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
  • Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Improved distribution efficiency with design, development, and testing of embedded software applications.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.

CNC Machine Operator/Shift Manager

KE ARMS
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
  • Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
  • Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
  • Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
  • Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
  • Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.

Welder/Fabricator

UTV Inc.
05.2013 - 01.2016
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.

Education

No Degree -

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

High School Diploma -

Perry High School
Gilbert, AZ
2014

Skills

  • Mig and Tig Welding
  • Plasma Cutters
  • Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
  • Setting Up Machinery
  • Brakes and Shears Operation
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Schematic Drawing
  • Document Design
  • Blending Techniques

Timeline

Lead Welder

Robby Woods Racing
02.2022 - Current

Welder/Fabrication Supervisor

UTV Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2022

CNC Machine Operator/Shift Manager

KE ARMS
01.2016 - 07.2016

Welder/Fabricator

UTV Inc.
05.2013 - 01.2016

No Degree -

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College

High School Diploma -

Perry High School
Ryan Fink