JIMMY R. RAMOS

1975 La Vida Ave. Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 217-3588

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Professional Objective: Seeking employment with a company where I can use my talents and skills to grow and expand with the

company. I want to use my many years of experience to carry out my tasks with efficiency, professionalism

and cost effectiveness. Profile:

• Over eighteen (18) years of fabricating, installation, manufacturing, as well as maintenance experience. • Mechanically inclined and extremely good eye for noticing potential problems with machinery before

problems occur. • Work well independently; complete assigned jobs with no supervision. • Extremely methodical and meticulous in performing tedious, detailed work. • Thrive on challenge of manufacturing new equipment and ultimately making it run. • Willing to learn in order to grow as a professional.

Skills:

• Business & Project Management

• Site Surveying

• AutoCAD

• Microsoft Office

• Hydraulics and Pneumatics

• Machinery Maintenance

• Inventory Control

• Sales & Purchasing

• Knowledge of HVAC Theory and

Principles

• Machine Retrofit

• Research and Development

• Basic Electricity Theory and Principles

• Machine Operation Manual and Automated

• Fork Lift & Personnel Lift Operation and

Repair

• Industrial Motor Control Theory and

principals

• Logistics

• Contract Negotiation

• Lean manufacturing

• Problem Solving

• Adaptability

• Collaboration

• Strong Work Ethic

• Time Management

• Critical Thinking

• Fabrication Welding Mig/Tig/Arc

• Operator Shear, Press Break

• Machining Lathe, & Mill

• Packing House & Food Machinery

• Assembly/Disassemble

• Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical

• Self-Confidence

• Handling Pressure

• Leadership

• Creativity

• Merchandising

• Design & Read Blue Prints

• Mechanical & CAD Drafting

• Electrical Tool Repair

• Sheet Metal Welding & Fabrication

Experience:

Custom Welding & Engineering Strathmore, CA 93267

1998-2000 Company sold

Cutter/Fitter, Painter, Welder, Fabricator, Journeyman, and Shop Foreman

Fabricate and alter new and existing machinery on the fly, without blue prints, or schematics. Fabricate and

erect large holding tanks and hoppers. Supervise over multiple jobs in shop, and inspect quality. Teach

employees feeds, speeds, and basic machining procedures. Organize and implement safety procedures and

training. Log and track hazardous materials and schedule disposal. Supervise and train employees on

hydraulic maintenance, safety, and installation. Reseal and repair hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and valves.

Repair and plan out pneumatic systems. Troubles shoot and repair electrical motor starters, ac VFD drives,

mechanical switches, solenoids, and photo electric sensors.

Cut and prepare metals for fabrication and paint. Use HVLP and airless sprayers to apply proper

coatings.

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Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout

specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.

Set up and run manual run mills and lathes.

Layout cut and form sheet or plate material for punch, shear, and breaks jobs.

Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as

MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux core

Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. Tack-

weld fitted parts together.

Layout and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.

Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and

hammers.

Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding

shrinkage, and other component specifications.

Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or

riveting.

Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences. Move

parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.

Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill

presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.

Thread and bend pipes according to job specifications for steam and water use.

Randy Nix Custom Welding & Mfg., Inc.

22700 Rd. 196 Lindsay, CA 93247

2001-Current

Shop Foreman, Fabricator, Installer, Design Engineer, Project/General Manager

Cad Layout Design, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, Customer

Service, Supervision of Fabrication, Supervision of Installation, Trouble shoot, Diagnose, R&D, Oversee

Daily Operations and Manage all Fabricating and Machine Work Walk-in and Bid

Managed projects up to 3 Million+.

Manage 20+ employees in shop and in field.

Create plan view, elevation and as built equipment drawings as required.

Negotiate bids and set up OEM direct purchasing accounts with suppliers.

Turn down and bore bevel using manual lathe.

Key shafts and mill slots in flat plates and rounds Troubles shoot and maintain basic electrical circuits, photo eyes and relays (AC/DC). Design, fabricate and maintain mechanical produce sizing equipment. Manage parts and bid equipment sales. Manage and maintain facility maintenance safety training. Log and maintain VOC compliance with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Install and repair various liquid handling centrifugal pumps. Design and maintain hydraulic circuits, power units, cylinders, valves, gear pumps and hoses. Design and maintain pneumatic manifolds and circuits. Certificate in basic electricity from Collage of the Sequoias. Certificate in Industrial Motor Controls from Collage of the Sequoias.

JIMMY R. RAMOS

1975 La Vida Ave. Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 217-3588

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