Wilfredo Rivera
Niantic,CT
Summary
Results-driven Sheet Metal Supervisor with expertise in managing production workflows and ensuring quality compliance. Operated fabrication equipment while conducting inspections for blueprint adherence. Trained operators on safety protocols and standard operating procedures, enhancing team productivity. Maintained effective communication with supervisors to resolve production challenges and optimize processes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Press Brake Lead Operator
Horizon Sheet Metal, Inc.
Springfield, MA
09.2020 - 09.2026
- Supervised sheet metal production workflows across Horizon fabrication shop operations.
- Operated press brakes, shears, and forming equipment for custom metal parts.
- Inspected finished sheet metal components for quality, fit, and blueprint accuracy.
- Reviewed work orders and drawings to prepare jobs for fabrication teams.
- Set up machines at start of shift, checking for issues and potential malfunctions.
- Trained new operators on safety practices and daily shop procedures.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Communicated with supervisors and crew to resolve production delays and priorities.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
CNC Press Brake Lead/Operator Supervisor
Sound Manufacturing
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
10.2012 - 08.2020
- Led Sound Manufacturing production shifts and coordinated daily operator assignments.
- Set up machines at start of shift, checking for issues and potential malfunctions.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Trained new operators on safety rules and standard work procedures.
- Monitored equipment operation and reported process issues to maintenance teams.
- Documented production activity, downtime, and shift changes for Sound Manufacturing records.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Lead Production Technician
Small Quantities Inc.
Edison, New Jersey
01.1984 - 04.2012
- Supervised small-batch production workflows for Small Quantities Inc.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the production team.
- Scheduled daily tasks for technicians based on customer orders and deadlines.
- Trained production staff on safety rules and work procedures.
- Conducted training sessions for newly hired technicians on operational protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Enforced cleanliness standards across production areas and tools.
- Monitored equipment settings and production line readiness.
- Troubleshot machine issues and reported maintenance needs.
- Investigated process deviations and recommended corrective actions as needed.
- Optimized existing processes through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented new production processes to improve efficiency.
- Reviewed engineering drawings prior to initiating new projects.
- Managed employee performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and personnel changes.
- Generated weekly progress reports summarizing key metrics.
- Reported and documented unsafe conditions and faulty equipment.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
Roger University
New Brunswick, NJ 03.1986 - 06.1988
Skills
- Press brake setup
- CNC machine operation
- CNC set up
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Quality inspection
- Inspections and reviews
- Production scheduling
- Production schedule adherence
- Production procedures
- Manufacturing procedures
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Standard operating procedures
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Efficient multitasking
- Hazardous materials handling
- Active listening
- Tool operation
- Tool operation
Certification
- Operator Training TruBend 5000 B23 issued March 2018
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CNC Press Brake Lead Operator
Horizon Sheet Metal, Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2026
CNC Press Brake Lead/Operator Supervisor
Sound Manufacturing
10.2012 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Engineering
Roger University
03.1986 - 06.1988
Lead Production Technician
Small Quantities Inc.
01.1984 - 04.2012