Edward M. Blackwell
Peoria, IL 61604
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Objective: To start my career utilizing my welding skills and experience and grow with your company.
Experience: G&D Integrated Peoria, IL
Mig Welder 12/2011 to 8/2012
• Built large mining decks for Komatsu per blueprint.
• Inspected parts for defects.
• Operated crane, acetylene torch, grinders, etc.
• Welded frames in fixtures
• Trained new employees and have forklift experience.
Firstaff/ Premier Fabrication Goodfield, IL
Mig Welder 11/2011 to 11/2011
• Welded parts in fixture per blueprint.
• Grinded and cleaned berries.
• Inspected for defects, Fork Truck experience.
DPA Peoria, IL
Mig Welder 01/2011 to 5/2011
• Welded Cabs and canopies for John Deere parts using two man cell fixtures.
• Cleaned all berries, fixed defects, and inspected.
Manpower/ Morton Peoria, IL
Laborer 10/2010 to 1/2011
• Cleaned/washed, oiled, and inspected parts for tolerances, damages, gages.
• Packaged and shipped parts.
Keller’s Fabrication West Plaines, MO
Mig Welder 10/2006 to 3/2008
• Welded stands in fixtures per blueprint.
• Cleaned and inspected all parts.
• Stamped all work and assembled parts on stands.
Education: Illinois Central College E. Peoria, IL
Welding Specialist/ Certified Welding Operator 2009-2011