Mentored employees on SDI culture to promote a positive work environment.
Supported daily contractor operations during construction projects to ensure seamless workflow.
Apply for, and assist with obtaining, various permits for construction.
Night shift supervisor - accessories
New Millenium
Butler
08.2020 - 02.2024
TCOS coach
Oversee the night shift operations and ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
Conduct daily toolbox talks before theshift
Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
Recruited, hired, and mentored new team members.
Maintained accurate records of time cards, payroll information, and other relevant documents.
Coordinated with day shift supervisors regarding any unfinished tasks or problems that may arise during night shifts.
Guided job duties and answered questions from team members.
Quality Control Lead
New Millennium
Butler
09.2017 - 08.2020
Lead quality control operations, ensuring company and industry standards.
Trained team members on quality assurance procedures and best practices.
Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products during audits.
Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
Analyzed test results from production samples to identify any potential issues or defects.
Assisted in developing new methods for improving product reliability and durability.
Conducted regular audits of product quality and safety standards to ensure compliance with company policies.
Collaborated with other departments to resolve any quality-related problems in a timely manner.
Collaborate with Engineering, production, and customer service management to resolve any quality issues.
Lead and assisted withquality issues and repairs at various jobsites,directly working with customers and contractors.
Worked with suppliers to resolve any issues with incoming steel.
Inspector
New Millennium
Butler
07.2008 - 09.2017
Inspected products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.
Maintained accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality control measures.
Conducted visual and dimensional inspections of production parts to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
Participated in internal audits to evaluate current practices against established policies and procedures.
Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined, and rendered unusable.
Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties, and performance expectations.
Lead Welder
New Millennium
Butler
06.2004 - 07.2008
Trained new Welders on policy and procedures for fabrication tasks.
Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
Assisted in developing improvements to welding processes and workflows.
Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills, and measuring devices during the fabrication process.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment, including torches, regulators, andhoses.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Welder
New Millennium
Butler
05.2000 - 06.2004
Helped with theconstruction and start-up of anew facility.
Operated welding equipment to join metal components according to specifications.
Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure operational efficiency.
Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
Utilized protective gear and followed safety procedures during welding tasks.
Adjusted welding machines based on material type and thickness requirements.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing, or bending to verify snug fit.
Fitter/Welder-Structual
Nucor Building Systems
Waterloo
10.1992 - 05.2000
Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
Adhered closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations, and industry best practices.
Operated heavy machinery such as cranes. Read blueprints for geometrical design of fit-up and welding of structural steel and components..