Jose Ramirez
An opportunity that challenges my skills, also allows me to improve daily.
Chicago, IL 60623
**************@*****.***
You
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Welder/fabricator
Midwest Fence Corp - Chicago, IL
November 2015 to Present
• Measured and cut materials daily
• Torch cut metals to fit pieces being welded
• Bend pipes to meet blueprint specifications
• Read and interpreted blueprints daily.
• Plasma cut materials for exact measurements
• Assisted with programming Robot
Machine Operator
Congress Hotel - Chicago, IL
May 2015 to October 2015
• Examined, listened and evaluated machines for repair.
• Programmed and operated various industrial size washers and dryers.
• Examine material for stains and fabric details and separate them by fabric type, color, and special cleaning methods.
• Maintain overall condition of the machine to ensure proper functioning. Team Lead/Assembler
Special Events - Chicago, IL
2009 to 2011
• Analyzed work orders, assigned employees to specific trucks for loading/unloading.
• Assembled various 8x10 tents during events including temporary electrical systems.
• Maintained a safe and clean environment by complying with proper set up and tear down procedures.
• Split employees into teams and determined breaks, lunch and punch out times.
• Supervised vendor schedule, and enforced stage time. Assistant Manager
Sparrer Sausage - Chicago, IL
2008 to 2009
• Analyzed amount of labels needed and provided to production lines.
• Prepared spices needed for production daily, and ordered more if needed.
• Weekly inventory for all products and replaced as needed.
• Tested incoming meats and recorded percentage of quality.
• Analyzed work load for upcoming weeks and scheduled labor force accordingly.
• Tested meat to ensure percentage of fat meets requirements. Machine operator/Mixer
Interstate Brands Company - Schiller Park, IL
July 1997 to February 2003
• Weighed ingredients to specifications using industrial scale.
• Programmed and operated 600lb machine that mixed everything to make Icing.
• Monitored the appearance and texture of the mix to determine proper consistency.
• Adjusted machine to ensure proper placement of coding on wrapper.
• Relieved coworkers to continue daily production.
• Ran and assured pies from pie sheeter are at proper weight every 10 min of production.
• Followed recipe for making dough for pie sheeter. Education
GED
Lakeland College - Vienna, IL
2003
Skills
• American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 GMAW Structural 3/8 Plate, 2F Position Credential
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in welding carbon steel in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions
• Extensive training on the handling and exposure to electrical and compressed gases
• Operate secondary equipment such as oxygen acetylene fuel cutter, grinders, and band saws SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION AND TRAINING Jane Addams Resource Corporation
(JARC), May 2015
• Present Careers in Manufacturing Program: Fast Track for Welding Operators
• 325+ hours of hands-on welding training with a concentration on MIG welding (GMAW)
• Passed physical ability test which requires trainees to lift up to 50 lbs. in a variety of settings
• Fabrication
• Plasma Cutting
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Food production
• Low Voltage
• Manufacturing
• Leadership
• Schematics
• MIG welding
• Spanish
• Troubleshooting
• Flux welding
• Packaging
• Construction
• Welding
• Certified building maintenance tech. (10+ years)
• Blueprint Reading
• Lawn Care
• Micrometer
• AWS welding certificate (7 years)
• Basic math
• English
• Hand tools
• Power tools
Languages
• English Spanish - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Welding Certification
Non-CDL Class C
Assessments
Manufacturing fit — Expert
February 2021
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Expert
Mechanical skills: Monitoring — Proficient
May 2021
Understanding of machine dials, gauges, displays, and data charts Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
March 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Highly Proficient
Warehouse safety — Expert
May 2022
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Expert
Workplace safety — Highly Proficient
May 2022
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
March 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Highly Proficient
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