Customer Service Project

Ronald J. Buday

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Brownstown, MI 48134

734-***-**** (cell)

734-***-**** (Home)

********@*****.***

To Whom It May Concern:

I am interested in applying for the Fabricator position. I have extensive experience as a skilled Journeyman Aluminum and Metal Fabricator. I have widespread custom aluminum and metal welding experience. I worked in a non-production shop building exhibits for all the major Auto Shows. I am also experienced in bending and rolling metals, blue print reading, layout work, building fixtures and building aluminum structures. I am experienced machinist with Bridgeport mills and metal lathes. I also fabricate aluminum lighted signs, walkways, and platforms for cars and trucks to be displayed. I have a strong mechanical background along with problem-solving, scheduling, and planning skills. I have a great

I am a self-starter and able to work with little supervision and familiar in building with or without using blueprints. I have fabricated small fixtures and prototype parts to large two story metal and aluminum structures. I am certified in shop safety procedures, CPR and a trained fire brigade member. I am an excellent multi-tasker accustomed to working long hours and committed to a project until it’s completed. My broad and diversified background makes me an excellent candidate for this position.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my training and experience would best meet the needs of your facility. I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to interview for this position. I am positive you will be satisfied with my skills, and I am confident that my qualifications would be an asset to you. I am committed to my work I retired prematurely due to my former facility’s closing and I look forward to becoming a dedicated member of a new facility. I invite you to contact me, at your convenience, at any of the above numbers or e-mail. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Ronald J. Buday

2009-Present Performance Event Services Plymouth, MI

Lead Fabricator

• Fabricate and weld custom builds for special events. Such as stage platforms, hand rails, graphic panels and signage.

• Much of my projects are involved with fabricating metal and aluminum custom builds and welding for the convention centers.

• Ongoing projects building hand rails and staging for Disney Land.

• Plant preventive maintenance and machine repair.

• Work closely with Supervisor and engineer for any improvements of products.

• Troubleshoot all problems and find the solution and act accordingly.

• Build weld fixtures.

• I reorganized the Fabrication Department to be more efficient and streamline.

1994-2007 Creative Services Wixom, MI

Department Leader (Metal Fabrication)

• Coordinated projects of building auto shows displays to ensure they are completed in the correct stages and as efficiently as possible.

• Experience with union and nonunion workers

• Supervised crews of 6 to 30 workers as well as supervising custodial staff

• In charge of creating time schedules and timelines, cost control, purchasing, contracting

and maintenance

• Directed the setup of auto shows in major cities including Detroit, Chicago, and Los

Angeles.

• Supervised the Metal Fabrication Department, including tracking attendance,

anticipating manpower requirements for each project, and ensuring that the proper

materials are ordered.

• Oversaw the completion of each project, met deadlines, and ensured all products met

customer expectations

• Worked closely with my crews to provide hands-on leadership.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• The ability to interpret complicated drawings and specifications.

• The ability to use various types of fabrication equipment, conventional machine tools, precision measurement tools, and various hand tools.

• The understanding of assembly, bonding, riveting, and other processes associated with tool shop jobs.

• The ability to interface with other departments to accomplish tasks.

• The ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

• The ability and maturity to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

• Maintain a clean work area daily as required.

• Working ability to apply all applicable safety requirements to comply with regulatory agencies.

1978-1994 Creative Service Wixom, MI

Journeyman (Metals Fabrication)

• Fabricate metal and aluminum structures and displays of all types and sizes used for the

Auto Shows and Special Events.

• Complete dismantling of cars and engines and create cut-away views for display and or

Educational training.

• Fabricate large and small revolving and stationary lighted signs for interior and exterior display.

• Fabricated steel and aluminum overhead structures to support heavy weight.

• Metal and aluminum welding, plasma and torch cutting.

• Assembled fixtures, layout work, machinist and prototype builds.

• Auto Show set-ups and tear downs in major city convention centers.

• Assisted as needed in the following departments: carpentry, trucking, paint, electrical and graphics.

Job Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in methods for use and training of hand tools

• Journeyman skills related to machining, turning, grinding, etc.

• Advanced blueprint reading – interpretation and application of drawing tolerances.

• Advanced measurement & test equipment ability – micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, pin/plug gages, thread gages, optical equipment, gram scales, etc

• Understands drill bars/bushings, surface benching, smoothing, etc.

• Set up and operate band saws, milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, hoist/crane equipment, etc.

• Blueprint reading – interpretation and application of drawings and specifications

• Measurement & test equipment ability – micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, pin/plug gages, thread gages, optical equipment, gram scales, etc.

• Intermediate computer skills

• General math skills (fractions, decimals, basic trigonometry)

• Knowledge in use of hand tools (drill motors, grinders, basic measurement Instruments, etc.)

• Understanding of drill, presses, band saws, milling machines, lathes, etc)

• Basic mechanical ability

• Basic computer skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Layout and fabrication (wood, metal, plastic, foam, and/or other materials)

• Carpentry

• Welding

• Plumbing

• Machining (mill, lathe, sheet metal, etc.)

• Understanding of AC and DC electrical

• Microsoft Office

• Windows XP Operating System

STRONG POINTS:

• Dedicated and highly-motivated self starter with the ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines

• Open minded and willing to learn new methods and view different approaches

• Detail oriented, effective communicator, and able to work without supervision

• Owner of a large variety of tools and a dependable pick-up truck

• Strong mechanical background and problem solving skills.

• Skillful communication and customer service skills.

• Proficient administrative skills

• An excellent multi-tasker accustomed to working long hours at a fast pace and

committing to a project until it is completed to satisfaction

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