Stephen Fahr
Yukon,Ok
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in fabrication and machine operation, notably at J&B Graphics. Proven ability to create high-quality digital artwork and consistently meet tight deadlines. Strong mechanical aptitude and exceptional problem-solving skills drive successful project outcomes while ensuring workplace safety and effective communication with clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sign Maker
J&B Graphics
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
- Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
- Developed digital artwork files from customer supplied sketches and and or photos provided by customers.
- Upheld strict deadlines and achieved consistent positive recommendations from customers.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Packed completed signs for shipping ensuring they were properly labeled and secured.
- Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Built custom frames for large scale displays utilizing hand tools like saws, drill presses, sanders.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Repaired existing signage if requested by clients.
Aircraft Structural Craftsman
United States Air Force
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Planned and performed fabricated work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders in manufacturing aircraft sheet metal structures with combined straight and curved edges, irregular angles, planes and curves
- Evaluated and planned work order requirements, identifying aircraft or structures to be repaired or modified.
- Assessed damage to sheet metal systems, or items to be manufactured, repaired, or modified.
Machine Operator
KAMAX
Lapeer, Michigan
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Operated machine equipment to stamp solid stock steel into precision hardware for multiple vehicle manufacturing facilities.
- Tasked to set up machinery stamping dies following specific blueprints, and ensure the finished product was exact according to precise measurements
Lube/line Tech
Toyota Motor
Bay City, Michigan
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Performed routine scheduled maintenance on cars and trucks
- Performed oil changes, driveline fluid changes, brakes, tires, all filters, and all basic maintenance repairs
Education
Vocational - Master Welding Course
Oklahoma School of Welding
Oklahoma City, OK10.2020
Military Specialty Training - Aircraft Structural Maintenance Specialist Course
Community College of The Air Force
Pensacola, FL04.2013
Vocational - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL12.2011
High school diploma -
Martin County High School
Stuart, FL06-2009
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Metal work
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Documentation
- Workplace safety
- First aid
- Discipline
- Customer service
- Automotive refinishing
- Hard worker
- Leader
- Strong work habits
- Problem solver
- Power and hand tools
- Maintain equipment
- Military experience
- Driven
- Ability to take orders
- Following directions
- Digital artwork creation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Machine operation
- Worksite safety
- Time management
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Equipment assembly
- Safety procedures
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
- Mechanical skills
References
- Adam Badger, Air Force co-worker (802)730-7729
- Brandon Owings, supervisor J&B Graphics (405)320-3859
- Jared Smith, Air Force co-worker, (706)834-5786
- Matt Zerbe, Friend (713)213-3844
Accomplishments
- Received the United States Air Force Achievement metal for my hard work, and ability to get jobs done on aircraft to allow them to make their missions on time while deployed
Timeline
Sign Maker
J&B Graphics
08.2022 - 01.2025
Aircraft Structural Craftsman
United States Air Force
10.2012 - 10.2018
Machine Operator
KAMAX
02.2012 - 08.2012
Lube/line Tech
Toyota Motor
02.2011 - 02.2012
Vocational - Master Welding Course
Oklahoma School of Welding
Military Specialty Training - Aircraft Structural Maintenance Specialist Course
Community College of The Air Force
Vocational - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
High school diploma -
Martin County High School
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