Bo Roberson
Euless, TX • 817-***-**** • ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
** ***** ** ********** ** design and fabrication in all mediums (metal, wood, electrical, plumbing, etc.) with strong aptitude for mechanics and mechanical engineering.
22 Years of career spent with Essex Manufacturing designing, building and customizing parts and vehicles for Military and State/City Government contracts.
Skills
Expert level knowledge and experience in all areas related to welding and metal fabrication in all metals.
Great understanding of physics, mathematics and mechanical engineering.
Precision to detail, diverse skill set and excellent at problem solving.
Excel in both design and production.
Supervisory Skills.
Knowledgeable with fabrication tools, applications and various processes: Cutting, Folding, Shearing, Machining and Welding (MIG, TIG and Stick Welding).
Work Experience
Director of Design, Fabrication & Assembly, 2000 to 2021
Essex Manufacturing – Fort Worth, Texas
Grew this part of the company from Assembly to Design and Metal Fabrication. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department, in addition to the design and production of custom Vehicles, products, and parts for Military, Government and Civilian contracts. This typically included manufacturing customized Trucks like Military rescue, Fire, EMT; UTVs/ATVs; dog boxes; tire & lift, electrical box reinforcement, etc.
Developed proper Standard Operating Procedures and equipment utilization to attain efficient production goals.
Work directly with customer for planning, design, engineering, prototyping and production.
Fabricate large and small parts per drawing and customer specification. Assemble vehicles and equipment as required.
Expert familiarity with all areas of fabrication and utilize equipment and other tools in the safest, most effective manner, and according to manufacturer instructions.
Maintain strict focus on customer expectations of trace-ability, documentation, quality and time of delivery.
Monitor product standards and quality-control programs. Inspect all projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications and the quality of weld, installation and assembly.
Shop Assembly, 2000 to 2005
Essex Manufacturing – Fort Worth, TX
Involved with all aspects of accessory and vehicle assembly for Utility Vehicles and ATVs, from pre-fit through to final assembly and installs.
Handled the ordering and receiving of supplies.
Analyzed and measured components.
Assembled, wired and installed cabs, headliners, parts and accessories on machines with a heavy focus on the mechanical aspect.
Modified parts and accessories for custom built orders.
Completed production targets within deadlines.
Motorcycle Mechanic and Custom Bike Build, 1997 to Current
Self Employed - Custom Built Motorcycles – Euless, TX
Build, customize and repair motorcycles. More than 22 years of experience with Harley-Davidson and vintage bikes. Have built over 50 motorcycles in my career.
Education
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) - Orlando, FL 2002
Harley-Davidson Technician
Vintage Restoration of Harley Davidson