Skilled manufacturing professional proficient in welding, fabrication, manual and CNC machining techniques. Creative thinker who eagerly approaches new challenges with an enthusiasm for learning. Employed as a welder/fabricator since 2009 with a range of experiences in manufacturing environments while working independently or as part of a team. Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, safety and deadlines. Currently employed in demanding shop setting creating tools to high standards of accuracy and appearance. Earned 1200+ hours in Toolmaker apprenticeship program.

• Hired as sole fabricator to strip down a school bus and make it a fully functioning RV• Outlined upgrades and evaluated feasibility, cost, manufacturing procedures, and installation locations• Upgrades included: cutting and raising the roof 12” and additional structural support, removing the original entrance door and installing a new one in a new location, installed passenger seat, installing water tanks, storage and a generator underneath, Attaching a retractable 16’ awning, new battery box, and retractable entry stairs• Planned and fabricated custom metal work for driver/ passenger area• Best attention paid to details of location and procedure, including weld prep, to ensure longevity serviceability, and strength of all additions• Chose all materials best for individual applications: strength, light weight, usage environment, ease of manufacture as well as their fastening: threaded holes, nuts and bolts, self-tapping screws, rivets, epoxy, weld• Familiarized with automotive adhesives and epoxies and their uses• Planned location, integration, and routing for: plumbing, d/c and a/c electrical, and their parent systems such as water heater, roof mounted air conditioners, showers and sinks, water tanks, water pumps• Plumbed all water lines and wired low voltage equipment• Outlined user/operator manual and maintenance details and procedures

• MIG/TIG and some arc welding of carbon and stainless steels, galvanized and aluminized steel, copper and aluminum for a range of products• Fabricated hydraulic reservoirs to 1/32” tolerance and neat finished appearance with no leaks, electrical/generator cabinets of all sizes and materials• Used handheld plasma cutter, shear, drill press, manual vertical mill, horizontal band saw, cold saw, roll bender and press break to create piece parts, jigs and fixtures• Experienced with the safe use of hand tools, air tools and grinders• Gained experience reading and understanding blueprints and shop drawings and translating them into process and procedure• Communicated priorities, deadlines, and part progress between main office, engineering and fabrication department• Coordinated with other departments to troubleshoot problems on the shop floor with jobs and equipment• Selected to work on small batch custom order jobs with customers• Cleaned and prepped work to be painted or powder coated• Consistently maintained a clean workspace