Manager Sheet Metal

ROBERT A. YOUNG 501-***-****

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Springdale, AR 72762

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Graduate of Sheet Metal Workers International Assoc. Apprenticeship Program, Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, AR

Sheet Metal Instructor and Apprenticeship Coordinator for 9 years after graduation

OTHER SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; exceptional math and analytical skills; in depth knowledge of and experience with blueprints, designs, layout, and fabrication of sheet metal products, CAD experience; Quote Express Sheet Metal Estimation Software; Enroute Software; Previously served on Bryant City Council and as Youth Baseball Commissioner.

WORK EXPERIENCE

6/11 to present:

George’s Inc., Springdale, AR

Maintenance Supervisor

Supervise maintenance staff during production to insure proper functioning of product lines, motors, conveyors, etc. Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment and production lines during non-production periods.

1/11 to 6/11:

Action Mechanical / Sheet Metal, Bentonville, AR

Sheet Metal Journeyman

Fabricated and installed sheet metal ductwork and equipment for various projects at Wal-Mart Corporate Office locations, including mini-splits and units up to 30 tons. Installed communication wiring for NOVAR Systems.

2/10 – 10/10:

Regal Construction, Vincennes, IN

Fabrication Manager (Temporary Assignment)

Insured fabrication of all products needed for installation and/or repair of spiral cooler systems were complete by schedule date.

Responsible for inventory of parts and supplies needed for scheduled jobs.

Contacted potential customers for service, repair, and installation of spiral cooler systems.

Developed extruder systems to fabricate UHMW products to enable vertical integration.

6/09 – 2/10:

Middleton Inc.; Bryant, AR

Manufacturing Manager / Project Estimator

Analyzed equipment needs for manufacturing division and made recommendations for purchase.

Designed solutions for customer needs and solicited new business.

Completed vendor negotiations and selection.

Completed estimates for HVAC commercial projects.

Created shop drawings and material take off for HVAC contracts.

Assisted other divisions by developing solutions for special and unique project needs.

9/84 – 6/09:

Tru-Fab, Inc.; Maumelle, AR

Plant Manager, 1988 – 2009

Responsible for all plant operations including supervision of up to 40 employees. Trained employees in the operation of multiple types of CNC equipment, turret punches, press brakes, and 2000 watt laser.

Responsible for scheduling jobs and employees to coordinate business needs with customer demands.

Determined raw material needs, purchased products, and coordinated shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished goods.

Assisted in the design of new products and had daily interaction with engineers and purchasing agents of customers. Assisted with programming and drafting utilizing CAD operating systems unique to Tru-Fab. Shop Foreman, 1984 – 1988

Lead foreman during these years. Company was operated as Edwards Sheet Metal during this time.

Plant Manager position was eliminated due to loss of large contract and economic slow down.

REFERENCES

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