Norman Dawson
Hendersonville
Summary
Adept at precision measurement and demonstrating welding techniques, I significantly enhanced product quality at Blue Ridge Welding Services. My expertise in CAD software and a proactive approach to equipment calibration led to a noticeable improvement in production efficiency and specification compliance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality finishes on manufactured parts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
General Shop
Blue Ridge Welding Services
09.2022 - Current
- Safely operated industrial powder coating ovens to cure products.
- Produced high-quality finishes on over hundreds of manufactured parts using Visual and powder-coating processes.
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Created CAD models and drawings for Plasma designs.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunedin High School
Dunedin, FL05-2018
Skills
- Precision measurement
- Welding techniques
- Job planning
- Equipment calibration
- CAD software proficiency
- Tool selection
- Machine setup
- Computer skills
- Workpiece inspection
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Production preparation
- Operational control
- Specification compliance
Timeline
General Shop
Blue Ridge Welding Services
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dunedin High School
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