1. Rui M. Torres
63 Chestnut Way Circle, Barnegat NJ 08005 | 848-448-2171 | rui63torres@aol.com
Career Focus
 I am seeking a new job that will grant me a betteropportunity in my area of expertise.
Summary of Skills and Abilities:
 Fluent Languages: English, Portuguese,Spanish
 Leadership Role: Group Leader of Mechanic Assembly, Welding, and Polishing Departments
 Expert at: Stick, MIG, and TIG Welding on Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Copper
 Expert at: Acetylene Torch, Plasma Cutters, and Table Band Saw for Cutting Materials
 Experienced at: Drilling, Tapping, Milling, Grinding, and Fabrication (Steel/Stainless
Steel/Hastelloy/Aluminum)
 Experienced at: Automobile Body and Mechanic Work
 Experienced at: Troubleshooting Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electrical, and Mechanical systems
 Well versed at: reading an interpreting AutoCAD blueprints
 Basic to Moderate Computer Knowledge
Work History
Assembly Mechanic / Group Leader August 1992-Present
Assembly Department, General Machine Company of NewJersey, Middlesex, NJ
 As an Assembly Mechanic at GEMCO, I see through the complete assembly and maintenance of blenders,
dryers, formulators, and recovery systems for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and metal powders. The process
begins by fabrication of supports,vessels,motor and reducer bases,covers,shafts,gemcomatic valves and
trays, and all other necessary components.Following engineering blueprints, the machine is completely
assembled using any necessary welding, grinding, polishing, painting, Milling Tapping, and drilling
techniques.The machine is then tested to comply with customer requirements and then shipped ready to use.
 As Group Leader, I am in charge of the Mechanic Assembly, Welding, and Polishing Departments. In this
position I delegate the work between all the members of the departments and make sure that everything is
finished on time. I must personally conduct quality control on every single fabricated part, as well as the
finished product. I coordinate maintenance for the two buildings in which work is done. I interview for new
hires as well as conduct welding tests for them.
Automobile Bodyworker March 1988 - August 1992
Tony’s Autobody, Newark,NJ
 As a bodyworker, I mostly fixed automobiles that had been in accidents, specifically straightening the vehicle
chassis or unibody.I also worked on vehicle suspension,mechanics, and troubleshooting electrical problems.
Occasionally, I had to do some basic interior painting.
Automobile Bodyworker July 1981 - March 1988
Auto Cruzeiro, Gafanha da Encarnação,Ilhavo, Portugal
 Job description same as Tony’s Autobody.
Automobile Bodyworker Assistant June 1979 - July 1981
Auto Nazaré,Gafanha da Nazaré,Ilhavo, Portugal
 As an assistant,I began to learn about bodywork. Includes disassembly, reassembly, and different entry level
bodywork.
Dockworker Summer 1977 & 1978
Friopesca, Calé da Villa, Ilhavo, Portugal
 During summer vacation, I loaded and unloaded ships at the local dock. I also had to clean and paint the
drinking water tanks onboard.I also helped process the fish and stored it in freezers by operating forklifts.
Education
Welder Training & Testing Institute, Allentown, PA November 2014
Welder Qualification
o Certifies me in Plate and Groove up to 1” thickness
 Adheres to ASME Section 9
Liceu José Estêvão, Aveiro,Portugal 1980-1981
o High School attended in Portugal