Ryan Giza
San Diego,CA
Summary
Certified welder and fabricator with 9 years of experience in high end metal products. Adept knowledge in mig and tig welding of various metals (steel, stainless, aluminum). Skilled in various fabrication techniques and in depth knowledge in the use of tools and heavy machinery
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead welder/ fabricator
Dixon design studio
Vista, CA
10.2022 - Current
- -fabricate high end metal products from various metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass)
- -proficient use of mig and tig welding daily
- -measuring, cutting and prepping of metals
- -operating heavy machinery such as mills, lathes, band saws, drill presses
- -reading and designing of blueprints
- -installation of products at job sites with proficient knowledge of general construction
- -in depth knowledge of metal finishes and application such as patinas, paints and stains
Composite Technician
General Atomics
Poway, CA
04.2019 - 10.2022
- -Coordinate workflow with other technicians to meet schedule requirements for aircraft assembly.
- -assemble, fabricate and repair products from composite parts and materials.
- -Track, record and document work, materials, and products.
- -Fabricate and prepare molds. Lay out composite materials for molding.
- -Shape, mold and finish composite material for aircraft assembly.
Fabrication Shop Foreman/Manager and welder
Noe Design Co.
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- -Manages 10 person fabrication shop
- -fabrication and installation of custom products created from metal, wood, glass, acrylic, concrete, and stone.
- -Proficient use of mig and tig welding daily
- -Daily use of power tools and heavy machinery
- -worked with variety of customers including private residences, business owners, designers, architects and contractors
- -Responsible for management of employees, tools and equipment to meet schedule commitments for various projects and customers.
Service Center Administrator/Custom Watch Specialist
Nixon INC.
Encinitas, CA
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Design, produce and assemble custom Android Smart Watches. Operate laser engraver for specific customer requirements.
- Diagnose quality of products
- Organize goods shipped
- Oversee custom orders
- Post weight and shipment charges
- Maintain files of shipping records
- Trace missing or lost shipments
- Pricing and cost of repairs of products
- Inventory of spare parts. Record shortages and eliminate damaged merchandise
- Route products to departments
- Attach identifying information and delivery instructions on containers
- Identify warranty issues
Shipping/Receiving
Brixton Limit
Oceanside, CA
03.2014 - 10.2015
- -Organize records of goods shipped
- -Arrange for carrier pickup
- -Compare the amount and identification numbers of goods against orders
- -Post weight and shipment charges
- -Maintain files of shipping records
- -Trace missing or lost shipments
- -Authenticate receipt of shipments alongside bills of lading, invoices and other records
- -Record shortages and eliminate damaged merchandise
- -Route products to departments
- -Attach identifying information and delivery instructions on containers
Laborer
Reid Construction Specialties
San Diego, CA
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Installed high value window and door system in upscale residences and business units
- Removed and replaced existing windows and doors with new high quality products
Mechanic/Fabricator
Love Cycles
Phoenix, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Full time employee while attending Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Phoenix, AZ, with specialization in Harley Davidson motorcycles.
- Refurbished and rebuilt high quality, vintage custom designed motorcycles
- Managed merchandise, sales, shipping and receiving of in-store products
- Welding and machining custom parts for motorcycles
Sales Associate/Skate Shop Retailer/Manager
Surf Ride Boardshops
Oceanside, CA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assistant buyer for shoes, soft-goods and hard-goods for skate-shop
- Advanced knowledge and experience with products from hands-on experiences and discussions with various skateboard company representatives.
- Retail warehousing, stock inventory, merchandising and display.
- Designed graphics for shop decks and merchandise.
- Surf-Ride Skate Team Manager.
- O Organized and scheduled events for skate team
- O Oversight of skate team budget and purchases
- O Regulated and scheduled team riders
Education
Welding Certifications - Welding
Center For Employment Training
San Diego, CA05-2026
Certified Harley Davidson Technician - Mechanics
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Phoenix, AZ, USA01-2013
Assoc. Degree - BA
Mira Costa College
Encinitas, CA, USA01-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
San Dieguito Academy
Encinitas, CA, USA01-2010
Skills
- Adept in tig and mig welding of various metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum)
- precise measurements and metal preparation
- machining and fabricating
- extensive knowledge and use of hand and power tools
- understanding of technical blue prints
- operation of heavy machinery (lathe, band saw, mill, benders, drill presses)
Certification
AWS D1.2
AWS D1.2-2014
AWS D1.6
AWS D1.1-20
AWS D17.1-17
Timeline
Lead welder/ fabricator
Dixon design studio
10.2022 - Current
Composite Technician
General Atomics
04.2019 - 10.2022
Fabrication Shop Foreman/Manager and welder
Noe Design Co.
04.2018 - 04.2019
Service Center Administrator/Custom Watch Specialist
Nixon INC.
10.2015 - 04.2018
Shipping/Receiving
Brixton Limit
03.2014 - 10.2015
Laborer
Reid Construction Specialties
05.2013 - 03.2014
Mechanic/Fabricator
Love Cycles
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sales Associate/Skate Shop Retailer/Manager
Surf Ride Boardshops
01.2008 - 01.2011
Assoc. Degree - BA
Mira Costa College
High School Diploma - undefined
San Dieguito Academy
Welding Certifications - Welding
Center For Employment Training
Certified Harley Davidson Technician - Mechanics
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute