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Drag racing, gardening, home repairs, automotive work.
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Warren Rachels

GILMER,TEXAS

Summary

Janitor, auto mechanic, Landscape, Delivery Truck, Taxi cab driver, Drag Racer, remodeling and construction. Surveyor apprentice, Use hand tools, air tools, power tools, bodyworking tools, automotive and motorcycle painting.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Rachels Remodeling
Gilmer, Tx.
04.2006 - 08.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Welder/fabricator

Eagle Wings Industries Inc.
Rantoul, Il.
03.1993 - 08.2005
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
  • Operated robotic cells machinery.

Builder Storm Doors and Windows. Wood and Metal

Caradco Inc.
Rantoul, Il.
03.1983 - 06.1991
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs with $[Amount]+ budgets.
  • Met with designers and engineers to address conflicts and reach appropriate solutions.
  • Built [Number] [Type] constructions from start to finish each year, successfully meeting [Number]% of required deadlines.
  • Used personal expertise and [Skill] to assist with completion of [Type] and [Type] work.
  • Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.

Education

No Degree - Math -Welding

Parkland JC., Champaign, IL

High School Diploma -

Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL
06.1964

Skills

  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Labor Relations
  • Supplier Relations
  • Commercial Maintenance
  • Remodels and New Construction
  • Bathroom Remodeling
  • Window Replacement
  • Solution Optimization
  • Systems Thinker
  • Inspecting Properties
  • Income Statements
  • Mold Remediation
  • Farm Machinery
  • Management Team Leadership

Drag racing, gardening, home repairs, automotive work.

Built my own cars and raced them, qualifying for Nationals in 1977.

Timeline

Owner - Rachels Remodeling
04.2006 - 08.2019
Welder/fabricator - Eagle Wings Industries Inc.
03.1993 - 08.2005
Builder Storm Doors and Windows. Wood and Metal - Caradco Inc.
03.1983 - 06.1991
Parkland JC. - No Degree, Math -Welding
Champaign Central High School - High School Diploma,

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