Raymond A. Rico
*** ****** ******, *********, ** 15902 • 717-***-**** cell • 814-***-**** home • ******@**********.***
I am seeking a full-time position in the welding / fabrication field. I offer extensive hands-on and supervisory experience in the fabrication, welding, and installation of customized finishing equipment systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Goodhart & Sons, Inc. Lancaster, PA
Welder / Fabricator July 2006 – Present
Fabricate custom projects from blue prints
Train and develop craft employees
Fill in, as necessary, in shop foreperson role to cover daily operations within Finishing department
Metallurgical West Chester, PA
Maintenance Mechanic January 2004 – July 2006
Full-time mechanic responsible for ensuring successful day to day operations of foundry equipment, including scheduled maintenance as well as breakdown resolution
Assisted with process development and job engineering
Assigned as department lead for approximately one year
Herr Industrial Inc. Lancaster, PA
Project Manager October 1997 – January 2004
Managed the installation and fabrication or Turn-key, Pre-treatment and Powder Coating Systems, including conveyors, washers, ovens, and powder coating systems
Responsible for the relocation of existing systems to match client specifications
Responsible for project estimation, cost control, and staffing resources
Herr Industrial Inc. Lancaster, PA
Shop Supervisor November 1995 - October 1997
Scheduled jobs with production area
Maintained employee records
Coordinated transportation of materials and finished product
Served as technical subject matter expert for project managers and sales team
Responsible for Quality Control and Assurance
Herr Industrial Inc. Lancaster, PA
Welder / Fabricator October 1995 - November 1995
Fabricate custom projects from blue prints
Goodhart & Sons, Inc. Lancaster, PA
Welder / Fabricator August 1992 - October 1995
Fabricate custom projects from blue prints
New Era Industries Johnstown, PA
Welder / Fabricator September 1991 – July 1992
Fabricate custom projects from blue prints
Goodhart & Sons, Inc. Leola, PA
Welder / Fabricator July 1986 – September 1991
Fabricate custom projects from blue prints
SKILLS / CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION
Various skills and certification in structural, stainless, light-gage steel welding and fabrication
Various skills and certification in the operation Powered Industrial Vehicles
Intermediate skills and experience with Microsoft office applications
Electric Motors and Control Currents – Continuing Education 2005
American Trainco
General Industrial Electricity – Continuing Education 2004
American Trainco
Project Manager Certification 1997
Penn State University Lancaster, PA
High School / Vocational Diploma 1984
Greater Johnstown Area Vocational and Technical School Johnstown, PA
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request