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Haidan Foltz-Derrick

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic Lead Fabricator with extensive experience at Bananas & Hammocks, excelling in welding and fabrication. Proven ability to manage project timelines and collaborate effectively with teams. Proficient in CAD software and skilled in troubleshooting mechanical issues, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to safety standards. Committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Fabricator

Bananas & Hammocks
06.2025 - Current
  • Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
  • Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
  • Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.

Fabrication Welder

John Gaughn Associates
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Deluxe Classics Fabrication
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
  • Repaired existing sheet metal assemblies to restore appearance and functionality.
  • Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
  • Restoration of valuable vintage automobiles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Metal Fabrication

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

California State University
CA
12-2024

Skills

  • CAD software proficiency
  • Welding expertise
  • Repair work
  • Construction design
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Hand and power tools
  • Mechanics
  • Blueprints and specifications

Timeline

Lead Fabricator

Bananas & Hammocks
06.2025 - Current

Fabrication Welder

John Gaughn Associates
03.2025 - 07.2025

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Deluxe Classics Fabrication
02.2024 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Metal Fabrication

Long Beach City College

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

California State University
Haidan Foltz-Derrick