Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Samuel Jones

Racine

Summary

Progressed through multiple roles over seven years at Topper Industrial, starting as an assembly worker and advancing to painter, welder, lead of the Powdercoat department, and now currently responsible for receiving all incoming packages and materials, while actively enhancing skills through a SolidWorks CAD course provided by the employer. Collaborated extensively with Maintenance team, some of the jobs being regular maintenance on fork lifts, cranes, and machinery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receiving Coordinator

Topper Industrial
Sturtevant
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed inventory records using warehouse management software and updated stock levels.
  • Inspected products for damage and reported issues to relevant departments.
  • Documented all received goods in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.

Powder Coat Department Manager

Topper Industrial
Sturtevant
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed daily operations of powder coating processes and equipment.
  • Supervised staff in maintaining safety standards and equipment usage.
  • Trained team members on powder coating techniques and quality control.
  • Provided feedback to employees about their performance in a constructive manner.
  • Ordered necessary supplies needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Ensured that all employees followed established safety policies while operating machinery or working with chemicals used in the process.
  • Trained new hires on proper safety protocols and operating procedures for the powder coat equipment.
  • Conducted regular inspections of tools, machines and equipment to ensure they were functioning properly and safely.

Fabrication Welder

Topper Industrial
Sturtevant
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • 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.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.

Welding Robot Operator

Topper Industrial
Sturtevant
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Operated welding robots to perform precise welding tasks on metal components.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure functionality.
  • Loaded materials into robots and ensured proper alignment for welding processes.
  • Inspected finished welds for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.

Assembly Mechanic

Topper Industrial
Sturtevant
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assembled components following detailed blueprints and technical specifications.
  • Operated hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
  • Operated automated machinery including drills, saws, lathes, pressers and grinders safely.
  • Assembled components using various hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers.
  • Read blueprints, diagrams and schematics in order to understand product specifications.
  • Fastened or installed piping, fixtures or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies.

Education

GED -

Reuther Central Highschool
Kenosha, WI

Skills

  • Forklift operator
  • Crane operator
  • Flatbed truck driver
  • SolidWorks (CAD) certification
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Computer literacy

Certification

  • Solidworks (CAD) certificate

Timeline

Receiving Coordinator

Topper Industrial
01.2024 - Current

Powder Coat Department Manager

Topper Industrial
01.2022 - 01.2024

Fabrication Welder

Topper Industrial
01.2021 - 01.2022

Welding Robot Operator

Topper Industrial
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assembly Mechanic

Topper Industrial
01.2019 - 01.2020

GED -

Reuther Central Highschool