Harold Bigelow
Philadelphia
Summary
Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricator/Maintance/DOT Driver
Rhoads Medal Works
08.2022 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during high-demand periods.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in the design of custom products by providing input on material selection, dimensions, and functionality.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Program and run plasma table through autocad
DOT Driver
Passanantes Home Food Services
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted regular spot checks to verify appropriate and safe parking of all vehicles.
- Expedited service completion times with prompt pick-up and drop-off of customer vehicles from service departments upon request.
- Delivered above and beyond service to VIP guests at property.
- Delivered industrial freezers and frozen food to residents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland in a 30 foot reefer truck
Sheet Metal Fabricator
A And E Manufacturing
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars, and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Enhanced product quality by utilizing specialized tools for bending, shaping, and assembling sheet metal components.
Fabricator/Manager/QC Engineer
Tucker Industries
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Increased productivity through the utilization of advanced fabrication tools, such as CNC machines
- Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
- Provided training and mentorship for new hires, fostering a positive team dynamic and promoting skill development.
- Set up operation of amada turret presses
Press Brake Operator
Ipsen
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall productivity.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Followed safety procedures, donning protective gear for face and body and disabled machines in emergency situations.
Mig Welder /Metal Fabricator
Demountable Concepts
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Reduced project completion time by consistently meeting or exceeding daily welding quotas.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Mig Welder Fabricater
Hubble Lighting
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Set up and operated pneumatic and hydraulic brake presses
- Set up and operated turret presses
- Set up and operated punch presses
- Mill and lathe experience
- Set up and operated spot welders
- Mig welded and built fixtures for spot welding and mig welding
- Coordinated with engineering in other locations of the company
- Performed in a supervisory role
- Coordinated with assembly managers for lean manufacturing to increase efficiency.
Research and development technician / Floor lead
Fenco United Hospital supply
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Set up and operated pneumatic and hydraulic brake presses
- Set up and operated turret presses
- Set up and operated punch presses
- Shear experience
- Set up and operated spot welders
- Performed in a supervisory role
- Coordinated with engineering.
Education
General Education -
Bristol Junior/Senior High School
06.1992
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Qualified in blueprint interpretation
- CNC operation
- Fabrication
Certification
- Fork lift certified
- First Aid, CPR, Disease transmission and AED
- DOT Driver Certified
Personal Information
Title: Mig welder fabricater
Timeline
Fabricator/Maintance/DOT Driver
Rhoads Medal Works
08.2022 - Current
DOT Driver
Passanantes Home Food Services
04.2020 - 08.2022
Sheet Metal Fabricator
A And E Manufacturing
02.2020 - 04.2021
Fabricator/Manager/QC Engineer
Tucker Industries
06.2018 - 02.2020
Press Brake Operator
Ipsen
09.2017 - 06.2018
Mig Welder /Metal Fabricator
Demountable Concepts
10.2016 - 07.2017
Mig Welder Fabricater
Hubble Lighting
01.2005 - 01.2015
Research and development technician / Floor lead
Fenco United Hospital supply
01.2002 - 01.2005
General Education -
Bristol Junior/Senior High School
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