Jonathan Lewis
Quirindi,NSW
Summary
At Mike Tidswel, I excelled as a Metal Fabricator, leveraging adaptability and sheet metal fabrication skills to enhance project efficiency and reduce waste. My commitment to safety and quality, alongside fostering teamwork, led to significant improvements in productivity and client satisfaction, embodying a proactive approach to professional development and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Mike Tidswel
01.2013 - 03.2024
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
- Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
- Adhered strictly to industry regulations and safety standards, maintaining a clean work environment free of hazards.
- Increased overall productivity by training new team members on metal fabrication techniques and best practices.
- Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
- Continuously updated skillset through professional development opportunities, staying current on advancements in the metal fabrication field.
- Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the workspace to reduce waste while maintaining product quality.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of custom fabrication projects, meeting client specifications.
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending changes in materials or equipment usage.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining metal fabrication processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Designed and executed custom metal fabrications for specialized client projects, achieving high levels of client satisfaction.
- Improved precision in metal cutting by calibrating machinery for optimal performance.
- Reduced material waste with meticulous planning and precise cutting techniques.
- Trained new fabricators in use of machinery and safety equipment, fostering culture of safety and efficiency.
- Customized fabrication solutions to meet unique industrial needs, enhancing operational efficiency for clients.
- Maintained high standards of craftsmanship, ensuring all fabrications met aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
- Led team in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely delivery of all projects.
- Developed recycling program for scrap metal, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Streamlined fabrication processes, significantly reducing project completion times.
- Optimized workspace organization, leading to more efficient production flow.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
Education
10 -
Skills
- Adaptability to change
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Hand tool proficiency
- Pipe fitting
- Roll forming
- Power tool proficiency
- Manual machining
- Gas metal arc welding
- Structural steel fabrication
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Tube bending
- Precision cutting
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Welding and fabrication
- Material prepping
- Blueprints and specifications
- Inventory oversight
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Installation and maintenance
- Repair work
- Welding
- Welding equipment
- Parts welding
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stick welding
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Material handling
- Metal fabrication
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Machine maintenance
- Machine setup
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Metal finishing
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Precision measurement
- Welding techniques
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Pneumatic tools
- Measurements
- Metal grinding
- Structural assembly
- Metal grooving
Timeline
Metal Fabricator - Mike Tidswel
01.2013 - 03.2024
Plympton High School - 10,
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