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Jerry Sherman

Summary

Dedicated Machine Technician with experience keeping machines operating and producing specification-compliant products. Background includes working alone or with skilled groups to monitor and maximize work quality. Dependable and hardworking with strong attention to detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Machinery Operator

Nova Steel
08.2022 - Current
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Fixed [Type] machinery malfunctions to return systems to peak performance.
  • Safely used T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.


Carpenter Laborer

Bawa Construction
04.2017 - 08.2022
  • Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
  • Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
  • Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
  • Cleaned, calibrated and serviced tools and equipment.
  • Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings and models.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications and requirements and confirmed compliance with applicable building and safety regulations.
  • Participated in maintenance and operation of structural shop.
  • Designed, constructed and repaired cabinets, tables and shelves.


Welder

Aceon
06.2010 - 10.2017
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.


Education

Bachelors Degree in Metalworks - Welding

Advanced Welding Technology
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • Modifications and Adjustments
  • Computer Skills
  • Project Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Good Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Machinery Operator

Nova Steel
08.2022 - Current

Carpenter Laborer

Bawa Construction
04.2017 - 08.2022

Welder

Aceon
06.2010 - 10.2017

Bachelors Degree in Metalworks - Welding

Advanced Welding Technology
Jerry Sherman