JR Stroik
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Experienced leadership professional prepared to guide teams effectively. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability with changing needs. Proficient in project management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Reliable and flexible, fostering cohesive and productive team environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Team Lead
Bloom Energy
Newark, DE
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provide direct welding support to manufacturing lines and engineering projects, addressing technical and welding questions to keep production flowing.
- Manage rework components required for production while ensuring the team adheres to daily quality standards.
- Managed rework components for production, ensuring team adherence to daily quality standards and minimizing disruptions.
- Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices. Identify non-value-added waste, assist with Yamazumi charting, and support production line setups.
- Collaborated with engineering teams and safety leadership to author comprehensive, standardized workflows (Job Information Sheets) for a novel production line, ensuring production standardization and seamless product launch execution
- Created and documented standardized work practices, identified non-value-added waste, and supported production line setups to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with engineering and safety teams to develop standardized workflows (Job Information Sheets) for a new production line, facilitating production standardization and successful product launch.
Welder
Bloom Energy
01.2019 - 01.2021
- TIG welding specialty alloys in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Trained new employees in welding techniques, processes, and company culture to enhance team integration.
- Assisted in setting up a new production line and led technicians and welders during the initial phase of the KeeyLocko production line.
- Ensured smooth daily operations and upheld quality standards for welders in department to maintain production efficiency.
Canvass Manager
Atlantic Water Products
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented door-to-door field marketing program to enhance outreach efforts.
- Integrated infrastructure into new department to streamline operations.
- Managed canvassing operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on effective canvassing techniques and customer engagement strategies.
- Developed strategic outreach plans that enhanced community engagement and increased brand awareness.
Owner/ Operator
Mischieface Streetwear
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Designed regionally popular clothing line using graphic and web development.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure stock availability.
- Oversaw all aspects of business operations.
Sales/ Marketing manager/ Trainor
Power Home Remodelling Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team skills and product knowledge, Executed field marketing strategies and Implemented door-to-door marketing campaigns, Facilitated inside sales processes, Enhanced customer relations through support, Organized trade show participation, Led team initiatives and projects.
Welder/Mechanic
Amer Industrial Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2008
- TIG welding all aspects of pressure vessels including all seams, nozzles, flanges, and liners. Nuclear and non nuclear.
- Operated forklifts and overhead cranes to transport materials safely.
- Performed TIG welding on pipes for both nuclear and non-nuclear applications.
- Fabricating and welding racks in downtime.
Welder/Mechanic
Joule Industrial Contractors
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Executed structural stick welding, TIG welding for pipes, tubes, and pressure vessels, and performed fabrication and mechanical tasks alongside millwrights.
- Executed various welding techniques on diverse materials and structures. new and repairs to existing equipment.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placement and alignment.
- Conducted inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
Welder/mechanic
Potts Welding and Boiler Repair
01.2005 - 01.2005
- Perform fit-up for boiler tube assemblies, perform MIG and TIG filet welds, and TIG tube welds.
- Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
Welder/mechanic
Eagle Group/Metal Masters
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Welding light gauge stainless sheet metal, 14-20 gauge, 18 gauge on a daily basis.
Bail Bondsman
Bag and Baggage Bail Bonds
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Post bonds at various courthouses throughout Delaware.
Mechanic
Bennett Machine and Mechanical
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Structural stick welding, and mechanical tasks alongside millwrights
Mechanic
Delcard Associates
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Structural welding, running copper and cast iron pipe
Welder
Potts Welding and Boiler Repair
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Perform fit-up for boiler tube assemblies, perform MIG and TIG filet welds, and TIG tube welds.
- Operate fork lifts, and overhead cranes.
Education
Christian High School
Newark, DEMarshalton High School
Wilmington, DE, DelawareSkills
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety management
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Workflow management
- Employee training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Computer skills
- People management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop cohesive multi-station daily production tracking
- Co-Authored JIS for prototype fuel-cell unit
- Collaborated with engineering, safety and production leadership to build a production line from design to implementation
Timeline
Welding Team Lead
Bloom Energy
01.2021 - 01.2024
Welder
Bloom Energy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Canvass Manager
Atlantic Water Products
01.2013 - 01.2016
Owner/ Operator
Mischieface Streetwear
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales/ Marketing manager/ Trainor
Power Home Remodelling Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
Welder/Mechanic
Amer Industrial Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2008
Welder/Mechanic
Joule Industrial Contractors
01.2005 - 01.2006
Welder/mechanic
Potts Welding and Boiler Repair
01.2005 - 01.2005
Welder/mechanic
Eagle Group/Metal Masters
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bail Bondsman
Bag and Baggage Bail Bonds
01.2002 - 01.2003
Mechanic
Bennett Machine and Mechanical
01.2002 - 01.2002
Mechanic
Delcard Associates
01.2001 - 01.2002
Welder
Potts Welding and Boiler Repair
01.1999 - 01.2001
Christian High School
Marshalton High School