Manager of Quoting and Estimating

• Oct 2022 - Present

Technical Representative

• Dec 2018 - Oct 2022

Manage sales inquiries for welding and machining projects, perform estimating and quoting, and provide project management for the life cycle of the project from start to finishManaging approximately 5 active projects concurrently along with projects that are in the quoting and planning phase including developing project timelines in ExcelDevelop work instructions and scope of work documents to eliminate project scope creep and ensure customer satisfactionCreate and deliver training presentations using PowerPoint Show less

Welding Supervisor

• Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

Manage welding team of 10 employees including qualification and training, SOP writingDeveloped welder training and development program for continuous growth of welding team Collaborate with other Team Leaders to develop programs increasing company’s operating efficiency such as implementing equipment tracking systemsPlanning and performing large scale welding repairs globally using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and SMAW Actively performing field machining projects at customer locations ensuring high quality and compliance to applicable welding codes Show less

Certified Welding Inspector

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

Responsible for inspection of welds on military equipment under the MRAP program in Afghanistan Developed weld plans for all repairs, performing weld reports and submitting for government approvalInventory management, ordering of welding supplies and safety equipment.

Certified Welder

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2013

Performed welding of military equipment and vehicles under the JERRV refit program in Afghanistan using HSLA steels including A500, ASTMA514, ASTM A517, HY—100, Weldox 700, mild A36 and stainless steelsPerformed quality control inspection of welds utilizing non-destructive methods including magnetic particle, dye penetrant and visual

Welder/Field Machinist

• Dec 2007 - May 2012

Supervised team of five Responsible for welding department inventory including ensuring necessary supplies were on hand including welding consumables, safety equipment, gases and other necessary supplies Improved operational efficiency by creating processes to simplify assembly of products, reducing the lead time by 50% as well as improved efficiency for repairing hydraulics Fabricated steel, aluminum and stainless products using saws, oxy fuel and plasma. Utilized CNC milling machines and manual equipment to drill and machine components according to provided specifications. Welded with GMAW, FCAW, TIG and spool gun Operated in place machining equipment to repair shafts, motor bases and steam flanges for pulp/paper, hydro power generation, wastewater, bridge and other industries Show less

Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

• Oct 2004 - Nov 2007

Supervisor of team of five personnel. Maintained fleet of light/heavy wheeled vehicles and construction equipment and responsible for fleet of mine protected vehicles used for route clearance. Performed over 40 recovery missions in combat environment in Afghanistan and maintained an operation ready rate of 95%. Supervisor of team of five personnel. Maintained fleet of light/heavy wheeled vehicles and construction equipment and responsible for fleet of mine protected vehicles used for route clearance. Performed over 40 recovery missions in combat environment in Afghanistan and maintained an operation ready rate of 95%.