Gerald Lacaze
Woodworth
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Union Tank Car Company and Shaw Robotics. Proven expertise in team leadership and problem-solving, complemented by strong skills in blueprint reading and machine operation. Successfully trained new employees and optimized production processes, ensuring high-quality standards and safety compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Robotics C Operator
Union Tank Car Company
05.2006 - Current
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Former Team leader in overseeing a team in the production line.
- Former paint department supervisor. supervising the exterior and interior paint shops, giving daily safety meetings, meeting production goals, employee training, and daily problem solving.
Robotics Team Leader
Shaw Robotics
11.2004 - 03.2006
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Robotics Team leader. In charge of a crew using robots to water jet blast the hull and flight decks of aircraft carriers
- Left this position to come home off the road to work at home
Engineer Tech II
DOTD
06.2001 - 10.2004
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Bridge and hot mix inspectior.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LAHigh School Diploma -
Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches, LA05-1999
Skills
- Tool operation
- Forklift operation
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Blue print reading
- Crane certification
- first Aid and CPR
- Machine operator
- Team leader
- Supervisor
Accomplishments
At union Tank car I successively work my way from a machine operator to a Team leader and from there a Department Supervisor. Completing nearly 19 years of employment with this company.
Certification
crane certified
First Aid And CPR
Forklift certified
Nace level I (paint Related)
Blue Print Reading
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Outdoor Recreation
- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Mindfulness Practices
- Playing Sports
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Team Sports
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Gym Workouts
- Camping
- Youth Baseball coach
Timeline
Robotics C Operator
Union Tank Car Company
05.2006 - Current
Robotics Team Leader
Shaw Robotics
11.2004 - 03.2006
Engineer Tech II
DOTD
06.2001 - 10.2004
No Degree - Industrial Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Natchitoches Central High School