Proficient Fabrication Technician skilled in manufacturing practices. Focused on achieving tight deadlines and performing high-quality work. Reads and interprets plans and schematics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laborer Operator
Asheville Rubber And Gasket
ASHEVILLE, NC
02.2019 - Current
Performed frequent heavy lifting up to 50pounds, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
Operated industrial equipment and hand tools for company in gasket industry.
Complied with legal and company requirements to create safe, efficient work environment.
Maintained, cleaned and performed basic repairs on conveyor belt manufacturing equipment.
Interpreted blueprints and executed plans to complete construction projects to specifications.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
Transported heavy materials using tugs, hand trucks and pallet jacks throughout work zone.
Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
Multi-tasked on forklifts and improved project completion times.
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Solved and identified any complex issues that impacted management.
Generated daily productivity records and assisted senior leadership during executive decision-making processes.
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
Press Operator, Paint Line, Rack Technician
ConMet
Canton, NC
07.2017 - 12.2018
Maintained clean and organized work areas.
Performed and maintained high quality throughout all phases of painting operations.
Guaranteed that all coating materials met customer specifications and quality standards.
Provided surface preparation procedures, including scuff sanding, minor defect reparation, tacking and wiping to prime for the paint process.
Followed all safety and quality requirements, including participating in daily audits of the work area.
Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures.
Maintained tools, equipment and work sites.
Managed work with little supervision.
Implemented process improvements based on identification of productivity or quality issues.
Developed and implemented a productivity improvement plan which resulted in company savings of over $10K in one year.
Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.
Changed equipment over to new product.
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Evaluated work against design specifications.
Used measuring instruments to inspect parts.
Resolved inspection deficiencies promptly.
Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.
Paint Line unloader
Eaton
Arden, NC
03.2017 - 07.2017
Assisted in navigating large loads to assigned areas.
Maintained a clean and orderly work area to avoid hazards.
Handled packages in a safe and meticulous manner while unloading and transporting.
Adhered to all workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
Labeled packages and pallets to ensure efficient identification of items.
Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Overnight Stocker
Ingles Markets Inc
Asheville, NC
11.2016 - 03.2017
Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves in an attractive manner according to layout guidelines.
Attended to incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
Picked up all boxes and related trash from the sales floor.
Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks a professional appeal.
Processed shipments and maintained organized stock shelves.
various
Sunshine employment
ASHEVILLE, NC
04.2015 - 03.2016
Was assigned to many different jobs to fill shortages in staffing.
Paint line at Carolina Colortones Landscaping at Givens Estate Welding at a line assembly Picker work at Huble Electronics.
Education
Certifacation - SMAW , GMAW (welding)
LBJ Job Corps
Franklin, NC
10.2004 - 09.2005
GED -
Enka High School
08.1997 - 06.2001
Skills
Detail-oriented Problem solving
Conscientious Takes direction well
Service-oriented
Results-oriented
Welding safety precautions
Initiative to work independently
Quick learner
Superior Work Ethic
Physical Strength and Stamina
Hand and Power Tools
Large-Scale Measurement
Worksite Safety and Maintenance
Material Loading and Unloading
Team Player
Blueprints and Specifications
Installation and Finishing
Quality Control
Materials Salvage
Team Support
Lever Controls
Materials Movement
Quality Assurance
Handheld Devices
Roofing Materials
Interpreting Maps and Instructions
Air Compressor Use
Brush Removal
Equipment Operation
Power Tool Use
Nail Guns
Supply Management
Power Washer
Detail-oriented Problem solving
Safe Handling
Maintenance Skills
Power Saws
Effective Communication Skills
Task Delegation
Daily Vehicle Assessments
General Housekeeping
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Work Location
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePaid time off401k match4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hours