Abra (Ay-brah) Andelson

Experience

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  Gateway Controls Inc

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Mig Welder & Fabricator

  MILD STEEL- MIG- Practiced safety and wore proper PPE -Welded and fabricated products for the field and back stock-Used grinder, wire wheel and flap disk often-Fixed tagged out electric hand tools, replaced shredded cords, insulators, rewired-Certified forklift driver- Certified CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults-Respirator fitted to OSCA standards- Operated plasma cutter, die grinder, hand drill-Maintained upkeep of shop-Replenished welder cart bottles, forklift tank and adjusted settings properly-Checked quality of fire extinguishers monthly-Made deliveries and pickups in diesel truck-Created a more functional and safer workspace Show less

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  Mantle industries inc.

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Aluminum Welder & Fabricator

  ALUMINUM- CV & PULSE- Welded and fabricated piers, docks, gangways-Practiced safety and wore proper PPE -Welded and fabricated products for the field and back stock-Used grinder, wire wheel and flap disk often-Certified forklift driver- Certified CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults-Respirator fitted to OSCA standards- Operated plasma cutter, die grinder, hand drill-Maintained upkeep of shop-Replenished welder cart bottles, forklift tank and adjusted settings properly Show less

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  ABW Technologies, Inc.

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  Stainless Tig Welder & Fabricator

  ASME/AWS Certified NQA-1-​Follow Job Procedures-Document Proper Forms- Weld maps, Travelers, Volts and Amps -Read Blueprints-Weld and Fabricate Within Tolerances-6G Open Root with Back Purge-Clock Flanges within 0.2-Use Die Grinders, Grinders, Vertical Saw and Band Saw

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  Wood Stone Corporation

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Work with Production Supervisor to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure production schedules are met.• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are current, followed and meet all quality requirements including training new employees and cross train employees as needed.• Monitor consumables and communicate need to Purchasing• Work closely with support staff such as Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control, Materials/Warehouse and Engineering to resolve issues.• Demonstrate expert knowledge in departmental processes.• Use problem solving skills to ensure stable operation of the work cell. Show less

  • Welder Lead- Stainless & Titanium

    Dec 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Swing Shift Lead, Stainless & Titanium Tig Welder

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
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  Bellingham Technical College

  Apr 2023 - now

  Welding Instructor

  Introduction to Welding :101-Shop safety -Mig welding-Flux-Plasma cutting-Welding and Fabrication

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  Sedron Technologies

  Jun 2024 - now

  Robotic Swing Shift Lead

  Lead and mentor of a team of weld cell technicians under the guidance of senior management• Rely on an understanding of electromechanical and control systems.• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize uptime and schedule and perform preventative maintenance• Troubleshoot technical issues performing minor program corrections and coordinate technical support• Play a significant role in the development and implementation of training programs for the cell• Adhere to and enforce industrial safety and Lock Out Tag Out best practices• Coordinate with procurement staff to ensure timely restocking of critical materials and consumables• Identify sources of quality defects and make suggestions for root cause solutions• Identify defects and approve repairs to parts to bring into compliance• Understand high level objectives and keep track of multiple prioritize to support critical path timelines• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and challenging goals. Show less