WILLIAM SAWDEY
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Experienced Welder with background in motor sports fabrication. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Gatsby Ventures
03.2020 - Current
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues in the fleet operations, developing effective solutions that minimized downtime and enhanced reliability.
- Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
WELDER AND SERIES RACING LEAD MECHANIC
Exotics racing
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Lead mechanic for Exotics racing endurance Racing
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt diagnosis and resolution of complex mechanical issues.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
MACHINISTS
Micar fabrication
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
- Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
- Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
WELDER/MACHINIST
United States Army
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
- Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives
- Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
- Throughout my time in the Army, I was placed into many different leadership positions and put into many stressful situations to produce results.
Education
Welding and Machining Trades -
UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL OF ORDINANCE
Fort Lee, VA03.2015
High School Diploma -
PALO VERDE
Las Vegas, NV06.2014
Skills
- Able to work through stressful situations to produce desired results
- Vehicle inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Employee Management
- Quality Control
- Proficient on LV02 and LV03 Mitjet chassis
- Proficient in TIG welding aluminum and stainless steel
- Can operate manual can mill and lathe proficiently
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Gatsby Ventures
03.2020 - Current
WELDER AND SERIES RACING LEAD MECHANIC
Exotics racing
01.2017 - 03.2020
MACHINISTS
Micar fabrication
01.2015 - 07.2017
WELDER/MACHINIST
United States Army
06.2014 - 06.2017
Welding and Machining Trades -
UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL OF ORDINANCE
High School Diploma -
PALO VERDE
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