Career Summary
Highly Skilled and results-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience encompassing manufacturing, fabrication, and information systems. Proven ability to operate and maintain complex machinery, including NC turret presses, brake presses, mills, and lathes, with a strong focus on quality control and process improvement. Demonstrated expertise in welding, painting, and installation of fabricated structures. Possesses exceptional troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Education
Master of Science | Information Systems | San Diego State University 2005 – 2009
Professional Experience
computer consultant | Victoria Supply Company | Ramona, CA
October 2017 – present
- Network administrator/engineer responsible for maintaining and managing the organization's computer networks, encompassing hardware installation and configuration, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, security, user support, and network architecture design, backups, and updates.
- Designed computer network to meet the needs of the organization
- Maintain computer network and resolve technical issues
- Created several custom systems to store and retrieve data
- Keep the computer network up to date with new technology
- Implemented and maintain network security measures
welder/painter/installer | Iron Rose Welding | Ramona, CA
January 2005 – February 2017
- Welder/Fabricator, painter, and installation of metal structures, encompassing blueprint interpretation, metal shaping and joining, surface preparation and finishing, assembly, and quality/safety assurance.
- Machining fabrication materials and components
- Fitting, setting, and installing fabricated structures
- Cutting and welding with a variety of processes
- Metal forming, bending, and finishing
- Repair, design, layout, and estimation
- Overseeing shop hands or helpers
nc turret press/brake press/upright mill/lathe operator | Metalcraft Technologies Inc. | Cedar City, UT
March 1993 – September 2004
- Die Setter, Fabrication Operator, Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Press Operator, Punch Press Operator, Saw Operator, Set-Up Operator, Slitter Operator
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances
- Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools
- Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices
- Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers
Technical Skills
Machine operation | Quality control | Troubleshooting | Process improvement | Attention to detail | Safety protocols | Adaptability | Work ethic | Time management | Teamwork | Communication | Leadership | Inventory management | Automation | Backup management | Cloud computing | Data analysis | Encryption | Firewall configuration | Graphic design | Hardware maintenance | IT support | JavaScript development
