Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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William Mitchell

Appomattox,VA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Upfitter

Curd Motor Company
Appomattox, VA
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Clean, detail, and restore commercial service vehicles
  • Continuously working under a set deadline at all times
  • Tasked with keeping stock of company inventory and machinery
  • Working on/maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic equipment/machinery
  • Assembling/disassembling various pieces of machinery and equipment per supervisor instruction
  • Varied mechanic work. Ranging from oil changes to full service body/bed removal
  • Varied fabrication work
  • Loading/transporting vehicles and equipment

Assembly/Welder

Stallworks
Appomattox, VA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Assembled and fabricated made to order horse stalls, drop down feeders, and stall walls
  • Reading blueprints and work orders
  • Selecting parts and components for work orders and sending them to be powder-coated
  • Assembled bale doors and stall doors with power tools and hand tools according to assembly prints or verbal instructions
  • Varied carpentry work

Weld Kitting/Inventory

Virginia Metal Fab
Appomattox, VA
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Set-up/stage parts and assemblies to be welded using fork lifts, pallet jacks, and by hand
  • Check parts for conformance to blueprint
  • Check revision and bill of materials for accuracy
  • Create and close jobs in accordance with scheduling and supervisor instruction
  • Perform in-line quality control on formed/unformed parts
  • Keep computer inventory on all recurring assemblies/jobs. All fasteners,formed parts,etc.
  • Conducted tests on prototype products to assess performance, durability, and safety features.
  • Recommended modifications to existing products based on user feedback and test results.
  • Provided guidance on production methods that would be most suitable for a particular design concept.

Shot Blast (Level 3)

Delta Star
Lynchburg, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed operation and maintenance of shot blasting equipment for cleaning and preparing various metal surfaces prior to painting
  • Blasted items include medium to large power transformers, subassemblies, small transformer components, copper bracing, and necessary assembly materials
  • Utilized both overhead cranes and various types of forklifts to move material in and around the facility and shot blast chamber
  • Maintained full compliance with safety and PPE guidelines throughout facility and blast chamber
  • Performed comprehensive pre-blast inspections and prepared various department inspection reports and quality tests
  • Coached lower-level employees and temporary workers on effective use of facility equipment and adherence to work procedures

Education

Certifications in Welding/Welding Technology -

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
08.2023

Skills

  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer proficiency
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Forklift operation

Certification

  • Stop the Bleed Certified (2023)
  • AED and CPR certified through Delta Stars first responders course (2024)

References

  • WT Curd 804-305-6469 (Curd Motor Co.)
  • Keith Torrance 434-665-1599 (Torrance truck and tractor repair)
  • Brandi Tweedy 434-732-2005 (VaMetalFab HR rep)
  • Heather Hobbs 434-845-0921(W) / 860-817-8362(P) (Delta Star HR Rep)

Timeline

Shot Blast (Level 3)

Delta Star
02.2024 - Current

Weld Kitting/Inventory

Virginia Metal Fab
04.2023 - 11.2023

Assembly/Welder

Stallworks
01.2023 - 03.2023

Commercial Upfitter

Curd Motor Company
01.2018 - 12.2022

Certifications in Welding/Welding Technology -

Central Virginia Community College
William Mitchell