Seth Prather

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815-***-****

ac1pdo@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am seeking employment with a company where I can use my skills and knowledge of welding to grow and expand with the company.

Skills

Experienced in welding.

Knowledge with AWS codes.

Production procedures.

Excellent attendance.

High quality goals.

Extremely quick learner.

Education

Freeport High School

2004

High School Diploma

2 Year Career Tech Certification in Auto Body

Missouri Welding Institute

2011

Certified plate welder under AWS D1.1 (American Welding Society / Structural Welding Code) on ” plate with E-6010 root and E-7018 remainder. All positions.

Certified plate welder under AWS D1.1 (American Welding Society / Structural Welding Code) on ” plate with F.C.A.W (Flux Core Arc Welding) process using .045” wire, 2G and 3G position.

Certified pipe welder under ASME Section IX ( American Society Of Mechanical Engineers / Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) on 6” sch. 80 A53 Grade B pipe with E-6010 root and E-7018 remainder. 6G position.

Experience

Lead Weld Technician

Nippon Sharyo LLC. – Rochelle, IL

April 2013– Present

Demonstrate core leadership values of Professionalism and Respect while driving team toward departmental and company goals and deliverables.

Direct and assist other Technicians to run experiments and tests in development and application of PQR, WPS, new or improved welding equipment, welding techniques, procedures and practices.

Assist in review of customer drawings and requirements to plan welding test that meet Customer and / or Code requirements.

Assist Welding Trainer by reviewing welder certification testing and ensure they meet Customer and / or Code requirements.

Write reports on testing, Procedure Qualification Test Records and Welding Procedure Specifications.

Meet with Customer Representatives to review and discuss essential to the welding of their product.

Assist in running Welding Technology Lab by reviewing inventory of test materials, supplies for analysis and testing. Recommend or write and submit requisitions for stock items.

Perform welding on special projects for customers at Nippon Sharyo’s and / or Customer facilities.

Follow all company policies, procedure and safety rules; maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Set-Up Welder

Nippon Sharyo LLC. – Rochelle, IL

April 2012– April 2013

Setup and fabricate the necessary components and structure of passenger railcars.

Use welding equipment / tools proficiently such as: MIG welder, TIG welder, Stick welder, grinder, cutting tools, etc.

Read and / or interpret drawing / specifications.

Use various clamping tools, fixtures and devices.

Performed repair work on defective parts.

Install and modify catwalks.

Assisted in assembling and welding jigs and fixtures using manufacturing drawings.

Use overhead cranes to move large welded structures.

Landscaper

Anne’s Landscape Supply – Dixon, IL

March 2009– May 2010

Use specific landscape designs to meet the store and customers’ expectations.

Deliver materials needed to customer’s houses and contractor’s job sites in a timely matter.

Operate forklift and skid loader.

Lead Man

Component Systems Inc. – Elroy, IL

August 2004– August 2008

Maintain necessary level of communication between shifts.

Responsible for achieving production requirements.

Make sure products are produced on time and are of good quality.

Supervise assembly crew to insure proper quality construction in a timely manner.

Assemble roof and floor trusses to using manufacturing drawings.

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