Tony Berardelli
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality fabricated products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Seasoned worker with years of experience fabricating items to specification. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create a safe environment for the team.
Focused fabricator with 10 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and welding with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in tense situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
KC Fence Contractors
05.2020 - Current
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Fabrication Lead
Orange EV
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Established and analyzed cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, leading to increased efficiency in the fabrication department.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Provided clear communication between management and staff, effectively completing projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Coordinated project timelines with other departments, ensuring proper scheduling of resources while avoiding conflicts or overbooking scenarios.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules proactively, minimizing downtime caused by unexpected machinery malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining fabrication processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Developed effective training programs for new hires, resulting in shorter onboarding times and improved skill development.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
- Assisted in budget preparation for the fabrication department, analyzing costs against projected revenue targets to establish realistic goals for each financial year quarter.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Contributed to the design process, offering insights based on fabrication expertise that led to more efficient manufacturing solutions being adopted companywide.
Fabrication Welder
KC Fence Contractors
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Consistently met or surpassed production targets while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Aligned fabrication activities with overarching project objectives, contributing to seamless integration across multiple components.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Hill South High School
Riverside, MO05.2009
Skills
- Defect Repair
- Surface Material Preparation
- Welding Safety Procedures
- Arc welding
- Engineering Drawings Analysis
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Department collaboration
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Metal Shaping Machines
- Specification Reading
- Job orders
- Hand tool safety
- Gas Metal Arc Equipment
- Surface grinding
- Critical Thinking
- Jig fabrication
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Carbon Steel Welding
- Template Design
- Wire feed machines
- Shop drawings
- Fabrication
- Blueprints
- Decision-Making
- Power Tools
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Aluminum Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Welding
- Production
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Quality Control
- Structural welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Stick Welding
- Edge Joining
- Parts Fabrication
- Template Measurements
- Quality Inspection
- Power tool safety
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
KC Fence Contractors
05.2020 - Current
Fabrication Lead
Orange EV
01.2017 - 05.2020
Fabrication Welder
KC Fence Contractors
08.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Park Hill South High School
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