About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1966988
SHOP & OPERATIONS MANAGER | WELDING FOREMAN | DRILLING-TOOL REPAIR & FABRICATION
Core Expertise
- Shop operations leadership for drilling-tool maintenance, repairs, logistics, and production scheduling.
- Supervising, training, and coaching multi-shift welding crews to meet safety and quality targets.
- Inventory control and supply chain coordination for tools, consumables, and shipping logistics.
- Welding, fabrication, inspection, and quality control including TIG, brazing, and hardfacing.
- Process improvement and preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
Project Background
- Managed large-scale shop operations supporting drilling-tool manufacturing, repair, and final tool finishing.
- Oversaw multi-shift welding teams and field welders, coordinating production across shop and remote jobs.
- Implemented workflow optimizations and preventive maintenance to improve turnaround time and equipment life.
- Established operational and safety protocols for new facility setups and international shop rollouts.
- Collaborated with sales and field teams to align production schedules with customer demand and delivery.
Key Skills
- Welding: TIG | Brazing | Hardfacing | Weld inspection
- Shop Operations | Inventory Control | Logistics | Fleet Maintenance
- Team Leadership | Training | Multi-shift Supervision | On-call Shop Management
- Quality Control | Welding Inspection | OSHA Safety Standards | AWS D1.1 familiarity
- Process Improvement | Preventive Maintenance | Workflow Optimization
Awards & Recognition
- OSHA Safety Certification
- Welding & Quality Control Certifications (TIG, Brazing, Hardfacing)
- Forklift and Equipment Operation Training
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on shop and operations leader with 15+ years driving welding, fabrication, and drilling-tool repair programs. Proven record managing teams up to ~60 personnel and 46 welders across shop and field while maintaining safety and quality. Brings immediate value through frontline supervision, weld inspection expertise, crew training, and measurable process improvements to boost throughput and reduce downtime.
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