Wyatt Colen
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Hardworking Metal Fabricator with years of manufacturing and repair experience. Proficient in fabricating, training and teaching new and experienced welders, managing shop production flow, and reading blueprints and schematics to assemble weldments according to specifications all while maintaining a high level of communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder/ Trainer
Dissent Off-Road
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for all Aluminum welded products which involved a mixture of GTAW and Aluminum GMAW as well as welding of mild steel production parts and custom fabricated products.
- Responsible for training of new hires in both technique and production.
- Main task included production of off-road bumpers, rock sliders, bull bars (tubing and tube bending) and many smaller components as well as custom projects in the shop.
Fabricator/ Welder
Falco Automation
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Fabricated components and structures following engineering blueprints.
Production GTAW and Fabricator
Sinister Diesel
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for manufacturing and production GTAW of high quality light duty diesel truck parts, including pressure vessels and tubing in Aluminum and Stainless Steel.
Technician/Fabricator/ Installer
Coastal RV Repair
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Responsible for repair and maintenance of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Tiny Homes. This included electrical repairs, fabricating and welding brackets and assemblies for retrofitting installations and repairs, and replacing and installing new parts and repairs.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
TR Engineering
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Responsible for production assembly of hydraulic oil pumps and manufacturing.
- Duties included but were not limited to welding, cutting and milling hydraulic oil pump reservoirs, pump blocks and complete assemblies before quality control testing is performed.
Fabricator/ Welder
Hunter Design
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for fabrication and installation of welded assemblies consisting of hand rails, furniture, and various structural components.
Production Welder
Cryo West
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Responsible for lathe GTAW of stainless steel pressure regulators.
Intern/ Apprentice Body Repair
Dave's Body Repair
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Repairing or replacing panels on vehicles with body damage. This included welding, hammering, shrinking and stretching body panels to prepare them for painting.
- Gained valuable work experience in the automotive industry with experience welding and problem solving to find solutions.
Server Assistant
Rancho Valencia Restaurant
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for multiple duties and customer care and ensuring that the Forbes standards for fine dining are followed at all times.
Waiter/ Bartender
Wharf House Restaurant
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsible for supervising staff, managing wait-list, greeting and seating customers while serving meals and making cocktails.
Service Technician
La Rues Automotive
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for diagnosing, removing and replacing faulty engine, transmission and suspension components as well as routine maintenance.
Intern/ Apprentice Automotive Machinist and Repair
Marinos Machine Shop
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable hands on experience working within the automotive machining and repair industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Assisted in repairs of engine block and cylinder heads needing to be cleaned, dismantled, welded, and machined back to specified tolerances.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA06.2024
Skills
- Metal Fabrication
- GTAW
- GMAW
- Layout Design
- Solidworks and CAD proficient
- Aluminum Welding
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Mild Steel Welding
- New and Experienced Welder Training
- Strong Communication
Aws Welding Certificates
- 3G Open root 3/8” plate A36 GTAW certification
- 4G Open root 3/8” plate A36 GTAW certification
- 6G Stainless Steel 2” tubing 16GA Fusion GTAW certification
Academic Background
- Palomar College - (Spring 2016- Spring 2018) Welding Technology Associates of Science Degree
- De Anza College - Automotive Technology
- Aptos High School - graduated June 2011
Resume Objective
My objective is to provide quality fabrication, welding and training of both the team around me and myself while maximizing efficiency.
References
- Ben Calhoon, Dissent Off-Road, Owner/Operator, 530-588-2494
- Alex Nelson, Dissent Off-Road, Production Manager, 530-648-4064
- Brett Lad, TR Engineering- Lead Welder, 831-227-6477
- Gidget Pacheco, Wharf House Restaurant- Manager, 831-359-2872
Timeline
Fabricator/ Welder
Falco Automation
06.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Welder/ Trainer
Dissent Off-Road
09.2021 - 06.2024
Production GTAW and Fabricator
Sinister Diesel
01.2020 - 05.2021
Technician/Fabricator/ Installer
Coastal RV Repair
04.2019 - 10.2019
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
TR Engineering
10.2018 - 02.2019
Fabricator/ Welder
Hunter Design
07.2018 - 10.2018
Production Welder
Cryo West
06.2018 - 07.2018
Intern/ Apprentice Body Repair
Dave's Body Repair
03.2016 - 05.2018
Server Assistant
Rancho Valencia Restaurant
12.2015 - 01.2018
Service Technician
La Rues Automotive
04.2015 - 08.2015
Intern/ Apprentice Automotive Machinist and Repair
Marinos Machine Shop
11.2014 - 08.2015
Waiter/ Bartender
Wharf House Restaurant
06.2013 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Palomar College
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