Alan D Gerlach
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin *****
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hard worker, loyal and dependable Carpenter with experience in project management for new and existing construction. Proficient in installing windows, doors, plumbing, and roofing. Excellent communication and building working relationships with outside contractors. Able to perform math computations and use many types of measuring instruments.
HIGHLIGHTS
Built masters for the following:
McDonald Douglas
Lockheed Aerospace
NASA and the Space Shuttle
C17 Transport
Apache Helicopter
Osprey Aircraft
Stealth Bomber
SKILLS
Proficient with math
Measuring instruments
Pattern making
Excellent communication
Exceptional attention to detail
Organized
Multiple hand tools
Time management
Teamwork
Knowledge of CAD and Calypso
Fork truck operation
Carpentry
WORK EXPERIENCE
Case IH 11/2010 to 5/2022
Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Quality Layout Inspector
Add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.
Apply pigment to layout surfaces, using paint brushes.
Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
Design and prepare templates of wood, paper, or metal.
Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to specifications.
Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstone, punches, and hand drills.
Chrysler 2/1984 to 10/1997
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Layout Inspector, CMM Recovery
Performed recovery process when notified that CMM was down
Problem solved for recovery of CMM to fix issues in a timely manner
Used machines such as Pro-Gauge, Brown and Sharp and LKs
Interpreted created reports from the CMM and explained them to other staff
Added dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.
Applied pigment to layout surfaces, using paint brushes.
Computed layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
Designed and prepare templates of wood, paper, or metal.
Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to specifications.
Carefully lifted and positioned workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
Self Employed 5/1984 to Present
Kenosha/Racine, WI
Carpenter
Performed minor plumbing repairs and new plumbing projects, painting and electrical
Fixed and installed windows and doors, and performed maintenance to the hardware
Understands the writing of specification of repairs and new construction
Communicated and worked with proper contractors for project completion
Followed safety protocols and maintained a safe work area, including required PPE
Used manual tools and building equipment for construction and maintenance
EDUCATION
Collège Of Lake Country
5-year apprenticeship In Pattern Making
Patternmakers Journeyman's card
Layout Journeyman's card