RON HAWKINSON

***** ******* ***** ***** • Scandia, MN 55073 • 651-***-**** • acqnvl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Versatile Manufacturing Welder/Fabricator with background as a Supervisor in a variety of manufacturing operations.

Welding certifications include: S.S., Steel, Alum, Monel. TIG (manual), MIG/GMAW short arc, spray arc, pulse arc (manual and semi auto), SAW (semi auto and auto), FCAW (manual), SMAW (manual).

Fabrication experience includes: Shear, Break Press, Band/Chop Saws and Iron Worker.

Demonstrated abilities in quality improvements and computer manufacturing processes.

Expert Background in process development, welding requirements and safety/accident reduction.

EXPERIENCE

Koenig & Sons Equipment Inc., St Paul MN (Aerotek assignment) Feb 2015 to June 2015

Custom Truck Modification

Welder/Fabricator - MIG welding on steel, layout, fabrication, iron worker, drill press, grinding & material handling .

Schaffer Manufacturing, Milltown, WI (Aerotek Assignment) Nov 2014 to Feb 2015

Custom Welding/Fabrication/Machining

Welder/Fabricator - MIG welding on steel, layout, fabrication, grinding & material handling.

Premier Grain Cleaner Co., New Brighton, MN May 2014 to Oct 2014

Manufacture of grain cleaning machines

Welder/ Fabricator - MIG short arc welding, layout-fabrication and grinding

Johnson Screens, New Brighton, MN (Aerotek Assignment) March 2013 to March 2014 & Sept 2010 to Jan2010

Industrial Screens, Filters and Custom Fabrication

Certified Welder/Fabricator - TIG and MIG, Steel and S.S., layout, grinding & material handling.

American Structural Metals (Aerotek Assignment) May 2012 to Dec 2012

Manufacture of Structural Beams for the Building Industry

Welder/Fabricator - Flux Core welding, layout, assembly and material handling.

Larson Systems Inc, Blaine MN June 2011 to May 2012

Custom Manufacturing, Fabrication, Machining, Welding & Assembly

Welder/Fabricator - TIG/MIG welding, Alum, Steel, S.S., shear, break press, band &chop saws.

Heavy Equipment Repair, Inc., Vadnais Heights, MN (temp service position) June 2010 to Sept 2010

Custom Welding/Machining - Innovative Problem Solving

Repair Welder – TIG, Steel, S.S. and Alum – MIG/GMAW short arc, spray arc, Steel and S.S., FCAW Steel, SMAW Steel, S.S., and Nickel, shop and field repairs. Grinding, product tear down/re-assembly and material handling.

Nor-Lake Manufacturing, Hudson WI August 2009 to Jan 2010

Commercial Refrigeration Design and Manufacture

Production Supervisor Walk in and Sheet metal

Supervising 45 employee’s in the fabrication of walk in foam cooler/freezers and sheet metal fabrication. Consisting of assemblers, foam press operations and a full line of sheet metal forming operations.

Coordinated efforts in production, safety and quality.

STS Manufacturing, Roseville, MN

Custom metal fabrication

Production Supervisor March 2008 to June 2008

Supervised employees in the fabrication of steel products. Consisting of CNC thermal cutting, welding, break press and material handling.

Coordinated efforts in production, safety, shipping, and quality.

Premier Marine, Wyoming, MN June 2007 to February 2008

Manufacture of custom pontoon boats

Supervisor Tube Shop

Supervised 25 employees in the fabrication of aluminum pontoon tubes and small parts. Consisting of welding, fabrication, plasma cutting, rolling, shearing, cutting and break press operations.

Maintained staff requirements including; application review, interviewing, weld testing, hiring and training.

Coordinated efforts to increase production and maintain quality requirements.

Bernard Dalsin Mfg Co., Farmington, MN July 2003 to June 2007

Designer and manufacture of venting products and chimney accessories for the fireplace industry

Production Manager

Managing daily production activities of forty sheet metal workers on two shifts.

Developed Safety program including: Safety committee with monthly meetings, safety inspections, accident investigation, quarterly all-plant safety review and resolving OSHA compliance issues.

Emphasizing employee input and communication to problem solve solutions thereby increasing quality improvement efforts to reduce costs and improve overall productivity and performance.

Maintaining Staff requirements to meet production goals.

Road Rescue, ST. PAUL, MN

Designer and Manufacture of Premier Ambulance’s Sept 2001 to July 2003

Sheet metal Supervisor

Supervised up to 33 metal shop employees consisting of welders, grinders, fabricators, break press, notching, shear operators and chassis preparation operations.

Scheduled work requirements for all sheet metal operations.

Coordinated employee efforts in problem solving and communication, increasing production levels by 15 percent and decreasing quality issues.

TABER BUSHNELL, LAKE AIR METAL STAMPING, Minneapolis, MN Jan 2001to Sept 2001

Precision Metal Stamping

Production Supervisor

Supervised 25 shop employees consisting of die setters, press operators, assemblers and material handlers.

Coordinated efforts to increase Production and Quality within guidelines of QS9000 requirements.

PAPER, CALMENSON & CO., BLADES DIVISION, St. Paul, MN Nov 1993 to Nov 2000

Designer and manufacturer of cutting edges and wear products for the construction and snow removal industries.

Supervisor/Coordinator, Safety Director

26 union shop employees consisting of flame hardeners, multiple drills, CNC drill, painters, bulldozers, shears, welders, burners and material handlers.

Coordinated shop workflow for all shifts, on average 500 orders per month.

Team member in developing quality program to meet Case/New Holland quality requirements.

Participated in Labor Management Committee implementing cost reductions, quality improvements and communication.

Developed a safety program that’s resulted in a reduction of accidents from 26 in 1993 to 5 in 1999. This program included a safety committee with monthly review; quarterly all plant safety meetings, new employee orientation program, accident tracking, accident investigations and safety improvements.

FMC CORPORATION, NAVAL SYSTEMS DIVISION, Minneapolis, MN Feb 1977 to Sept 1993

Designer and manufacturer of defense equipment with annual revenue of $275 million and 2,200 employees.

Process Engineer, 1988-1993

Weld Supervisor, 1984-1988

Welder/Team Leader, 1977-1984

Supervised 30 union shop personnel consisting of welders, grinders, material handlers and inspectors through a variety of weld manufacturing projects.

Developed and refined welding processes to manufacture weldments and parts accurately and completely without error to meet customer specifications.

TQM Team Leader assigned to reduce weld problems resulting in 75% reduction in defects. Charted and reviewed defect reports with shop personal by facilitating bi-weekly quality meetings.

Facilitated employee involvement in implementing cost reductions and process improvements to increase communication between shifts and maintenance measures.

Welding certifications include: S.S., Steel, Alum, Monel. TIG (manual), MIG/GMAW (short arc, spray arc, pulse arc) (manual and semi auto), SAW (semi auto and auto), FCAW (manual), SMAW (manual).

EDUCATION

Century College - Liberal Arts (81 Credits).

Anoka-Hennepin Technical College – Welding, holds numerous welding certifications.

Continuing education; Safety, Supervision, Manufacturing Process Development, Firefighting and EMT.

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