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David A. Weaver Sr.

Manufacturing Operations Leader Welding & Fabrication Automation Team Supervision

Paragould, AR 72450 870-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Manufacturing operations leader with 25+ years of welding, fabrication, assembly, and frontline leadership experience in conveyor manufacturing. Skilled in GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), brake press setup/programming, turret press operation, robotic welding, and FANUC robot operations. Experienced in supervising production teams, supporting automation operations, identifying weld defects, and partnering with Continuous Improvement stakeholders to strengthen shop-floor execution.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Manufacturing Operations Leadership Focus Factory Facilitation Welding & Fabrication GMAW (MIG) & SMAW (Stick) Brake Press Setup & Programming Weld Quality Inspection Robotic Welding Operations FANUC Robot Operations Team Leadership & Coaching Continuous Improvement Support Parcel Conveyor Product Line Production Flow Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hytrol Conveyor 2013 - 2026

Focus Factory Facilitator 2021 - 2026

Interim Facilitator 2020 - 2021

Team Leader 2019 - 2020

Welder / Fabricator 2013 - 2019

Facilitate daily production execution for assigned manufacturing areas, aligning labor, workflow, priorities, and issue escalation to support operational commitments.

Supervise and support the Hytrol Automation team, applying hands-on experience with FANUC robots and robotic welding applications.

Lead Silver Cell team activity for the parcel product line, coordinating work across welding, fabrication, assembly, and production support functions.

Partner with the Continuous Improvement team on shop-floor improvement activity and gained working exposure to Autodesk Inventor.

Apply deep welding and fabrication expertise to observe weld quality, identify defects, recommend corrective actions, and reinforce quality expectations.

Operate, set up, and program brake press equipment, including Accupress, Amada, Adria, Cincinnati, Standard, and Safan machines.

Operate Amada turret press equipment and simple-position robotic welding equipment in support of production requirements.

Delta Consolidated Industries 2000 - 2013

Welder / Assembly / Fabrication / Line Leader 2000 - 2013

Performed welding, assembly, and fabrication work in a production manufacturing environment while supporting team workflow as a line leader.

Built advanced hands-on capability in welding processes, fabrication practices, production sequencing, and component assembly.

Supported quality-focused production by recognizing weld flaws and applying practical corrective techniques.

Early Career Maintenance Experience 1997 - 2000

General Maintenance roles with Black Rock School, Lake Charles through the JTPA Summer Youth Program, and Black River Technical College.

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS

Brake Presses: Accupress, Amada, Adria, Cincinnati, Standard, and Safan.

Press / Turret Equipment: Amada turret press.

Robotics: FANUC robots, robotic welding operations, and simple-position robotic welding equipment.

Software Exposure: Autodesk Inventor through Continuous Improvement collaboration.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Arts, Business Administration American InterContinental University 2009 - 2010

3G Vertical-Up Welding Certification - GMAW (MIG) and SMAW (Stick) Black River Technical College 1999 - 2000

FANUC HandlingTool Operations & Programming Course FANUC

High School Diploma Black Rock High School 1998 - 1999

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