Zachary Sturgis
Kendallville,IN
Summary
Conscientiously standardize and strengthen workflows to empower team members to meet challenging operational targets. Big-picture thinker skilled at revamping teams to quickly respond to changing business demands. Solid operations knowledge developed over 3+ years in group leader roles. Safety-conscious individual comfortable lifting, pushing and pulling material weighing up to 100 pounds. Dedicated to producing products of consistent quality. Excellent time management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Weld all materials in all positions. All types of welding. Take pride in my work. Work well with others. Hard and dedicated worker.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Group Leader
Rich Trailers
Topeka, IN
05.2019 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Investigated and solved workflow problems with cross-functional collaboration and open communication.
- Developed quality-driven culture to boost team performance and efficiency while maintaining highly satisfied workforce.
Team Lead Operator/Projection Molding
Letica Corporation
Fremont, Indiana
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements within [Number] [Timeframe].
- Properly set up machines at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Performed safety checks on machines and production equipment.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Calibrated each machine at beginning of each shift.
- Completed various testing procedures for optimum work performance.
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Instituted positive work environment for [Job title]s and [Job title]s through effective inquiry response, delivery of constructive feedback and professional engagement.
Welder
Wirco Products
Avilla, IN
05.2017 - 06.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Radiant tubes
- Orbital tig welder
Welder
Kammerer Welding, Inc.
Kendallville, IN
04.2016 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Mild Steel
- Bearing races for cement trucks
Welder
Smokercraft
New Paris, IN
03.2014 - 01.2016
- 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.
- Aluminum
Welder
Wirco Products
Avilla, IN
02.2010 - 02.2014
- 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.
- Stainless steel, mild steel
Education
No Degree - Welding Certified
Ivy Tech Through 4 County Area Vocational Coop
Kendallville,High School Diploma -
East Noble High School
Kendallville, IN06.2006
Skills
Rough plumbing for toilet, sink, and shower units Water heater, pump, and fresh tank installation Drain plumbing for all City fill and tank fill applications Welding all positions and all materials GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Production Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Materials Assembly
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Health and Safety Procedures
- Teamwork and Communication
- Line Work
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Timeline
Plumbing Group Leader
Rich Trailers
05.2019 - Current
Team Lead Operator/Projection Molding
Letica Corporation
06.2018 - 05.2019
Welder
Wirco Products
05.2017 - 06.2018
Welder
Kammerer Welding, Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2017
Welder
Smokercraft
03.2014 - 01.2016
Welder
Wirco Products
02.2010 - 02.2014
No Degree - Welding Certified
Ivy Tech Through 4 County Area Vocational Coop
High School Diploma -
East Noble High School
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