Fernando Perez Vargass
Cicero
Summary
Early-career metal fabrication professional with experience in production support, maintenance, and floor leadership. Skilled in training new staff, improving workflow, and maintaining safety standards. Known for attention to detail, problem-solving, and reliable results in fast-paced shop settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabrication Floor Lead
DD2 Grapics
Buffalo, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Monitored quality standards and corrected issues before product moved forward.
- Coordinated team assignments to maintain order accuracy and on-time task completion.
- Supervised daily floor operations and ensured smooth workflow across production areas.
- Trained new staff on equipment use, safety practices, and work procedures.
Metal Fabricator
DD2 Graphics
Buffalo, IL
11.2024 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and work orders to complete jobs to specification.
- Assembled frames, brackets, and signage structures for installation readiness.
- Assembled frames, brackets, and signage structures for installations.
- install and design low voltage circuits for LED lights.
- Operate CNC routing machine and edit files.
Industrial Maintenance Apprentice
ROCKFON
Stickney IL
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Inspected mechanical components and reported wear, leaks, and defects for timely repair.
- Assisted with preventive maintenance on production equipment to support reliable operations.
- Replaced basic parts, lubricated machinery, and supported routine equipment servicing.
- Followed safety procedures while using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Fabricated custom metal brackets and safety guards for new and existing production lines.
- Responsible for the general maintenance of the facilities, including basic plumbing, painting, drywall repairs and patching, as well as various preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to keep the facilities in good condition.
Busboy / Dishwasher
Hollywood Grill
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted servers with food delivery, coordinating timely order presentation during peak rushes.
- Refreshed water and table settings, ensuring consistent guest service support.
- Refreshed water, bread, and table settings, ensuring consistent guest service support.
- Restocked silverware, napkins, condiments, and glassware to keep service stations prepared.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area for optimal guest comfort and satisfaction.
Framing Fire Restoration Technician
Avila Construction
Norcross, GA
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Removed damaged materials while protecting unaffected structures and contents during restoration projects.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Lifted and shouldered heavy objects and worked long hours in variable weather conditions.
- Operated vehicles, gas-powered machinery and hand tools to accomplish diverse land management objectives.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Hvac
Httc Training Center
Addison, IL09-2026
Skills
- Shop operations
- Workplace safety
- Employee training
- Basic mathematics
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint interpretation
- Process improvement
- Multitasking
- Safety compliance
- Creative thinking
- Reliability
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Metal Fabrication Floor Lead
DD2 Grapics
05.2026 - Current
Metal Fabricator
DD2 Graphics
11.2024 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Apprentice
ROCKFON
07.2023 - 11.2024
Busboy / Dishwasher
Hollywood Grill
01.2022 - 11.2024
Framing Fire Restoration Technician
Avila Construction
04.2020 - 01.2022
Certificate of Completion - Hvac
Httc Training Center