Jonathon Arellano

Project Estimator / Project Manager | 2026–Present

Work closely with the engineering team during the design phase to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.

Review engineered drawings prior to production to ensure accuracy and feasibility.

Oversee projects from fabrication through metal finishing/painting, final assembly, packaging, and shipping.

Schedule and coordinate projects across all departments to meet production deadlines.

Monitor labor hours and job costs against estimated budgets and allotted production time.

Develop project budgets and cost estimates to ensure profitability and efficient resource allocation.

Manage outside vendors for fabrication, painting, custom tooling, acrylic/glass mold making, and specialty services.

Oversee tooling design and production for the cast aluminum foundry.

Manage cast aluminum foundry operations and production schedules.

Coordinate shop equipment maintenance and repair programs to minimize downtime.

Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs), including cost analysis, pricing, and customer proposals.

Track project progress, identify production bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules and quality standards.

Managed all fabrication operations, ensuring projects were completed on schedule and met quality standards.

Coordinated the transition of fabricated components to finishing, assembly, and other downstream departments.

Tracked project materials and components to ensure all parts were in-house or on order, preventing production delays.

Worked closely with outside vendors, including powder coating, chrome plating, polishing, and specialty finishing suppliers.

Coordinated vendor schedules and deliveries to maintain project timelines and production efficiency.

Conducted quality checks on fabricated parts prior to release to subsequent departments.

Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing issues before they impacted schedules.

Maintained inventory visibility and material status throughout the production process to support on-time project completion.

• Performed metal grinding and surface preparation to achieve required quality and finish standards.
• Applied metal bonding compounds and glazing materials as needed to correct imperfections and prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Prepared parts for finishing through sanding, filling, and surface conditioning processes.
• Applied and inspected primer coatings to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Performed wet spray painting and finishing in accordance with customer and company specifications.
• Conducted quality inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with approved standards and appearance requirements.
• Worked closely with fabrication and finishing teams to maintain high-quality workmanship throughout the production process.

• Performed MIG and TIG welding on aluminum, steel, and brass components to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Executed brass brazing using both soft solder and silver solder applications.
• Fabricated custom metal components and assemblies in accordance with approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication documents to ensure accurate production.
• Maintained high standards of workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and weld quality throughout the fabrication process.
• Inspected completed assemblies to verify compliance with design requirements and customer expectations.
• Collaborated with engineering and production teams to resolve fabrication challenges and improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Assembled commercial and custom lighting fixtures according to engineering drawings
• Installed and assembled LED components, drivers, wiring, and electrical assemblies.
• Assembled and tested HID lighting systems, including metal halide and high-pressure sodium fixtures.
• Read and interpreted assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Performed product testing and inspections to verify compliance with UL standards and certification requirements
• Documented test results and maintained compliance records for quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted final quality inspections and troubleshooting prior to packaging and shipment.
• Maintained compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards throughout the assembly process