William Ishler
Arlee,MT
Summary
Dynamic Lead Fabricator with extensive experience at Clark Industrial LLC, and as an NCOIC in the USAF, excelling in metal fabrication and precision measuring. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality custom products and mentoring junior staff. Adept at troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, ensuring optimal performance and workflow efficiency, with a strong focus on precision welding, metal fabrication, and blueprint interpretation. Known for team collaboration and adaptability to changing project demands. Skilled in manual and CNC machining, MIG/TIG welding, and quality control processes. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality output on tight schedules.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fabricator
Clark Industrial LLC
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Lead fabrication processes, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency during projects.
- Conducted quality checks on fabricated components for accuracy and compliance with shop tolerances and blueprint specifications.
- Achieved higher customer satisfaction ratings by delivering custom fabricated products that met or exceeded client specifications.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, performing routine maintenance tasks as required to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance levels.
- Mentored junior fabricators, fostering a collaborative work environment that led to increased productivity and engagement.
Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman
USAF
08.2007 - 09.2015
- Developed and maintained a safe workspace by determining and adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained junior enlisted on tool operation and quality standards to ensure consistent output.
- Spearheaded creative problem-solving initiatives that resulted in innovative solutions for complex design challenges.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workloads.
Education
Aircraft Metals Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Metal fabrication
- Machine setup
- Precision measuring
- Blueprint interpretation
- Deadline adherence
- CNC operation
- Assembly techniques
- Hand and power tools
- Power tool operation
- Inspection procedures
- Installation and maintenance
- Structural welding
- Welding and fabrication
Accomplishments
- Repaired Non procurable parts for the Missoula Carousel. Machined load bearing surfaces of castings that are approaching 100 years old. Ensuring consistent and serviceable surfaces to support the carousel rotation.
- Tig weld repaired Aluminum water heater tank for customer 5th wheel camper. Eliminated costly replacement and ensured continued service of his water heater.
- Tig weld repaired brew kettles for various Missoula based breweries, ensuring continued production and minimal downtime
- Fabricated custom Stainless steel tubing sections for Missoula breweries. Provided sterile/sanitary welds for use in their brewing processes
- Fabricated components to aide in sealing up and containing a potential meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear reactor in Japan
- Fabricated high altitude components for 49th Test Group at Holloman AFB NM
Certification
Current weld certification in limited thickness structural welding
Previously certified tig welding Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, Cobalt, Inconel, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
Clark Industrial LLC
02.2022 - 12.2025
Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman
USAF
08.2007 - 09.2015
Aircraft Metals Technology
Community College of The Air Force