Welding Engineer
Resume:
Eric R Radford
Victorville, CA 92394
USA
Contact Phone: 760-***-****
Cell Phone: 760-***-****
Email Address: ********@*****.***
Experience: I don,t have A clearance.
10/01/2014 to Present R&S Industrial Field Services Inc.
cement plants, we repair conveyor belts, repair motors and put motors new motors in.
Supervisor MR Mark Reimers 760-***-****
06/05/13 to 02/07/2014 Dalton Trucking Dalton I repair all the dump truck.
09/2011 to 02/2012 Ranger Land Systems working as a mechanic on the UKI program,
in Afghanistan, I removed pieces of the floor in the MRTV to install new seats, I modified the hood for the fire suppressant system, mounted larger tires to the MRTV, removed and replaced crank shaft, installed new batteries, headlights. Repaired the system to inflate and deflate the tires on the MRVT. Dropping & rebuilding Transmission, Replacing Alternators, starters, timing belts, water hoses, fuel pumps, crack shafts.
04/2010 to 09/2011 ; 40+ hours per Week; Welder Mechanic; $21 per Hour; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; US Logistics, MCLB Barstow Yermo CA 92398; Ben Rodriguez, 760-***-**** .
U.S. Logistics at the location of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow as a welder. My position is comparable to that of a WG-3703-10 in the Federal wage system of job grading. As a certified welder my job duties include applying a variety of welding methods and equipment to weld a wide variety of metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel. These welding methods include gas metal arc welding, pulse armor steel, double groove-100-s, as well as mig and tig. Vehicles worked upon include the LAV, AAV P7, HMMWV, Buffalo A1 and A2, MRAP family of vehicles including Cougar Cat I (4x4), RG-31A1, Caiman Plus, and various other military equipment. I must also perform corrective and preventative mechanical maintenance including the disassembly, repair, assembly, and troubleshooting of heavy mobile equipment. Operate various electric resistance welding machines such as spot, seam, and flash, or use a manual gas torch welding process such as oxyacetylene, to join a variety of different kinds of parts and components. Determine the welding techniques and machine settings to be used, assemble and set up the parts to be welded, and make the required welds following guides such as resistance welding control charts, specifications, accepted shop practices, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and oral or written instructions. Assure complete penetration when required as well as complete fusion of base and filler metals. Control the metals and the welding techniques to prevent distortion or burning of the metals, and to meet weld dimension, tolerance, strength, and other requirements. The welds are made in all positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. All work is done with little to no supervision. Rebuilding engines, Removing Rotary & turning them, replacing breaks, replacing the thigh rod, Replacing crank & cam, The cooling system, & the Boring cylinders.
Apply knowledge of a wide range of manual welding processes and make difficult welds requiring not only skill but agility, dexterity, and stamina as well. Some of my certifications include GMAW-P, LAV 20.2G, 20.3G, and certifications from TTX Cal Pro division. The gas welding torch processes used involve processes such as oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, and other industrial gases. The arc processes used (including inert gas-shielded ones) involve methods such as gas metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc, gas carbon-arc, plasma-arc, and atomic hydrogen welding. Apply a knowledge of welding standards and how various metals and alloys such as different kinds of steel, aluminum, cast iron, nickel, Monel metal, brass, copper, bronze, magnesium, beryllium, and titanium react to different welding processes and techniques. Weld metal parts and structures that may vary in size, shape, and thickness from .025 inches or less, to very thick metals such as armor plating, requiring multiple welding passes, and weld dissimilar metals such as copper to steel. Utilize great skill to make welds that require complete penetration as well as complete fusion of base and filler metals even when welding in hard to reach places. Devise special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded. Demonstrate techniques such as preheating, heat sinks, and stress relieving to maintain specified dimensions and to prevent distortion or burning of the parts being welded. Apply a knowledge of several related trade procedures such as brazing, soldering, flame and arc-cutting, surface hardening, annealing, and metal spraying. Other duties involve brake repairs such as replacing shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, and heavy duty air brakes. Cooling system work performed involves radiator flushes and hose and thermostat repair. Perform electrical diagnostics and repair as well which includes replacing fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, and warning devices.
My responsibilities include determining the work to be done and the steps needed to accomplish it which include work practices that are theoretical, precise, and artistic. Plan and lay out the work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and work orders. Determine the welding techniques to use and select the proper materials such as the right size and type of welding electrodes and rods. Work is performed with little or no in-progress check and requires considerable independent judgment in making decisions without the availability of supervision. Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment, using fleet maintenance and management software. Final products are reviewed to see that completed welds are free from cracks, slag, or other defects, and meet specifications and accepted trade standards. Welds are also subject to non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as magnetic particle testing, dye penetrate testing, and radiographic x-ray testing. The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Work is done in awkward and cramped positions such as when welding in hard to reach places, frequently handle objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition. I also employ lean six sigma techniques to increase my efficiency and productivity and possess equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
07/2009 to 12/2009; 40 hours per Week; Welder Helper; WG-3703-05; last promoted 07/2009; temporary employee; not on a temporary promotion; MCLB Barstow, Yermo CA 92398; Dan Peterson, 766-5970 ; may contact supervisor.
Performed duties at the location of MCLB Barstow as a WG-3703-05 Welder Helper. Assisted journeyman welders within the welding trade. This included preparation of weld joints and plate replacements and fitting up components of surface metal to be welded. Prep work was done by means of grinding, cutting, sanding, and blasting surface metals. Applied a variety of electric resistance welding methods and equipment, and manual welding processes, to carry out standard welding operations. Operated various electric resistance welding machines such as spot, seam, and flash, or used manual gas torch welding processes such as oxyacetylene, to join a variety of different kinds of parts and components. Determined the welding techniques and machine settings to be used, assembled and set up the parts to be welded, and made the required welds following guides such as resistance welding control charts, specifications, accepted shop practices, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and oral or written instructions from the supervisor. Performed a variety of other work operations incidental to the welding duties, such as brazing, soldering, flame and arc-cutting, and surface hardening.
Applied skill and knowledge to set up and operate various electric resistance welding machines, and used one or more manual welding processes, such as a gas welding process such as oxyacetylene or oxyhydrogen, and an arc welding process such as gas carbon-arc or gas metal arc, to weld parts made of commonly used metals. Assured proper spacing, pressures, and heat cycles when operating electric resistance welding machines. Controlled the torch or arc, and the positioning and feeding of the welding rod or electrode when welding manually, to prevent burning of base metals and to obtain the desired penetration and weld bead dimensions. Demonstrated skill in using jigs and fixtures and in clamping pieces together to assemble and set-up the parts to be welded. Adjusted the arms of the electric resistance welding machines to obtain set-ups that provided access to all surfaces to be joined on contoured shapes. Applied knowledge of related trade processes including flame-cutting when close tolerances do not have to be met. Cleaned, operated, and maintained all tools of the trade including: hand grinders, sanders, die grinders, bench grinders, pedestal grinders, table vise, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.
Performed welding operations on the basis of written or oral instructions from the supervisor, and blueprints, sketches, and work orders that clearly showed the work to be done. Selected the techniques, machines, materials, and, when needed, the jigs and fixtures commonly used to do the assigned work. Was responsible for making welds to meet specifications, and to assure proper penetration and freedom from pockets, scales, or other defects. Work was only spot-checked during its progress. The supervisor advised on unusual problems and checked the overall work for adequacy. The work involved standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Work was be done in awkward and cramped positions such as when welding in hard to reach places. Frequently handled objects weighing from 9 to 23 kilograms (20 to 50) pounds and, occasionally, objects weighing in excess of 23 kilograms (50 pounds), in setting up work and equipment and in completing assignments. Work was done indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather, in areas that may vary from "clean rooms" to areas that are noisy, dirty, and smoky. Welding involved exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches and heated materials, the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. These risks were minimized by wearing personal protective equipment and clothing such as gloves, flash shields, eye goggles, aprons, ear plugs, hard hats, boots, and welding jackets and pants.
05/2004 to 12/2008; 40 hours per Week; Welder Mechanic; $23 per Hour; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; TTX, Cal Pro Division, Mira Loma, Ca; Susan, 312-***-****. ; may contact supervisor.
Employed by TTX Cal Pro Division located in Mira Loma CA. The position encompassed the duties of a welder, mechanic, and braker/switcher. Duties included but were not limited to rebuilding trucks, dropping gears, changing out couplings and knuckles, cleaning rail cars with alkaline, welding a variety of metals and components, torch cutting, switch crew backup, and car movement operator. Required being cross trained in multiple trades and possessing the ability to multitask while exercising great judgment in selected work practices all with little to no supervision. Another role taken on during this employment was that of a safety representative. As safety rep I performed daily, weekly, and monthly duties such as: checking the chains on all cranes, ensuring fire exits were clear, auditing fire extinguisher dates, and clearing lines of all work hazards. Working conditions of the job included work both indoors and outdoors in inclement and adverse weather conditions and posed serious injury risks. I protected myself from these risks by wearing multiple forms of personal protective equipment specific for each job. Different forms of PPE included: goggles, face shields, gloves, hard hats, steel toe boots, ear plugs, welding jackets and pants, dust masks, and chemical resistant clothing. I also maintained and utilized all tools of each trade such as welders, hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.
As a welder I was certified by TTX in the area of FCAW-Gas Shielded welding. Determined the work to be done and the steps needed to accomplish it. Planned and laid out the work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders. Determined the welding techniques to use and selected the proper materials such as the right size and type of welding electrodes or rods. Applied a variety of manual welding processes to make more difficult welds, including welds in hard to reach places that must meet close tolerance, strength, and other requirements. The work was done with little or no in-progress check. Final products are reviewed to see that completed welds are free from cracks, slag, or other defects, and meet specifications and accepted trade standards. Welds were subject to radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrate, pressure inspection, and other forms of non-destructive tests.
Utilized knowledge of various techniques for removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, bearings, springs, brakes, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, and other items of similar complexity. Determined when parts should be cleaned and adjusted, or replaced with standard parts. Exercised an understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to heavy duty vehicles; and demonstrated the skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments, such as performing engine tune-ups, timing distributors, and adjusting brakes. Handled wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, and screwdrivers as well as a wide variety of test and measurement devices including feeler gauges, depth gauges, circuit testers, micrometers, and dial indicators. Analyzed test results in order to locate improperly functioning parts for repair or replacement. Read and interpreted parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics in order to perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
Rail car oriented duties involved the maintenance and movement of a variety of rail cars in and out of the facility. Working closely with the switch crews I performed switching, signaling, flagging, coupling, uncoupling, brake setting, and observing safety tasks involved in the movement of various types of freight railcars. Set and reset track switches when a car is out or picked up and had to judge braking and stopping distances in connection with coupling and signaling the engineer to allow time for the engineer to react properly. Selected and use the proper signaling means and/or equipment such as arms and hands, lanterns, lights, or flags for each situation. Set out, transferred and picked up cars by means of uncoupling and setting, releasing and controlling car brakes, attaching and releasing air brakes hoses, closing airlines, and placing and removing chocks. Duties required I maintained a constant watch over the assigned area, checking continually for operating hazards, malfunctioning or defective equipment, or track obstructions in order to avoid derailing equipment and causing work stoppage. Continually informed the locomotive engineer, by use of signals or other means, of any problems and gave, passed, and responded to signals and instructions in both routine and emergency situations. Utilized my skills learned to assist in the safe and efficient movement of freight. These skills included excellent oral and written communication between dispatchers, co-workers, locomotive engineers, and management as well as skills that involved critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Read and interpreted Federal Railroad Administration, OSHA, and Haz-mat (hazardous materials) documents and guidelines. Possessed the knowledge of the proper use of all the special tools and equipment used in the trade as well as an understanding of our yards storage plan and often had to verify our inventory against receiving documents while observing and reporting discrepancies and damages.
04/1999 to 12/2003; 40 hours per Week; Warehouse Associate; $12 per Hour; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Flannery Company, 16430 Beaver Rd Adelanto, Ca; Eve Toles, 800-***-****. ; may not contact supervisor.
Performed duties at the Flannery Company as a Warehouse Associate. Responsibilities included shipping and receiving, data entry, expediting and routing parts assemblies and components, and expediting the movement of priority items and following up on overdue materials, keeping the manager and supervisor informed of material status. Received, accepted and reviewed materials, examined items received to verify part number, identity and verify quantity with routing documents, checking for discrepancies, untagged parts and hidden damages. Counted and sorted using routing documents. Stored incoming parts by location and created new locations when necessary. Visually inspected parts and reviewed documentation to ensure that previous processing has been completed. Located missing items when necessary. Performed various duties associated with receiving, storing and issuing materials and supplies. Routed, controlled, and expedited movement of priority items. Provided supply support to all production shops and codes in matters pertaining to material control, expediting, staging and handling of various materials. Utilized a knowledge of production processes and supply procedures at the activity in order to locate and expedite critical parts which could delay end item production. Used knowledge of requisition procedures to follow up material requisitions to determine if they were available from supply or if similar material had been issued to other areas or stores from which it may be borrowed or transferred.
Loaded and moved materials within or near work site. Addressed work orders and focused on oral and written instructions to ascertain materials, containers and items to be moved. Delegated and applied proper tools such as steel cutters, crow bar, claw hammer and other hand tools necessary. Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or other devices allocated. Installed strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage using a four and six thousand pound capacity forklift. Conveyed materials from storage or work sites to designated area using appointed hand trucks, electric dolly, forklift or other devices needed. Gathered information, identified tags or labels to materials or products. Performed a variety of tasks including receiving, shipping, storing and preparing all types of supply material and military automotive components, including hazardous materials. Performed annual wall to wall cyclic or spot inventories of all stored material. Maintained necessary computerized and written records, and made required transactions to account for material. Adhered to all regulations concerning storage of material, safety and proper housekeeping making sure all work was performed in accordance with all established methods and procedures. Kept all hazardous materials in a safety approved cabinet with proper labeling.
Performed duties such as receipt, breakdown, and inspection, repackaging, palletizing, shipping, storing, restoring and scanning a variety of supply material. Assessed supplies for proper nomenclature, national stock number, document number, quantity, and condition code and routed material to the correct location or shop. Put together kits from all departments, making sure all pieces and components were accounted for and ready to use. Located, loaded, and moved material for storage or shipment with the use of 4000lb and 6000lb capacity forklift, pallet jack, cart, or hand cart, and verified manually or by using electronic or automated equipment such as personal computer to store, track and prepare material for shipment or storage. Utilized personal computers to record all incoming and outgoing data. Determined sequences for loading materials and organized incoming shipments for maximum space utilization, safety consideration, and damage protection. Stacked, moved, and arranged items on pallets and considering height, weight, and special handling requirements. Processed and independently completed shipping and receiving documents to insure correctness of quantities, identification criteria, and labeling. Maintained knowledge of warehouse plan, documentation requirements, warehousing methods and procedures, and techniques of material handling. Performed the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Observed all safety rules and regulations. Interpreted work orders, data sheets and receiving documents. Understood and followed written and oral instructions. Displayed knowledge in basic computer skills.
01/1992 to 02/1999; hours per Week; Assembly Welder Mechanic; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; U-Haul Paramount MFG. Company, 5880 N Paramount Boulevard,Long Beach, Ca; Rick, 562-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.
Worked for U-Haul Paramount MFG. Company as an assembly welder. The main duties of this position included but were not limited to: assembling and welding dollies, welding frames to chassis, assembling the back doors of trailers, driving forklifts, and various other tig and mig welding. The duties performed at this job relate to that of WG-3703 welders, WG-5803 mechanics, and WG-6907 material handlers. Work performed required multitasking and cross training of skills from various trades and was performed with little to no supervision. While performing welding operations, I applied a variety of electric resistance welding methods and equipment, and manual welding processes, to carry out standard welding operations. Operated various electric resistance welding machines such as spot, seam, and flash, or used manual gas torch welding processes such as oxyacetylene, to join a variety of different kinds of parts and components. Determined the welding techniques and machine settings to be used, assembled and set up the parts to be welded, and made the required welds following guides such as resistance welding control charts, specifications, accepted shop practices, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and oral or written instructions from the supervisor. Performed a variety of other work operations incidental to the welding duties, such as brazing, soldering, flame and arc-cutting, and surface hardening. Applied skill and knowledge to set up and operate various electric resistance welding machines, and used one or more manual welding processes, such as a gas welding process such as oxyacetylene or oxyhydrogen, and an arc welding process such as gas carbon-arc or gas metal arc, to weld parts made of commonly used metals. Assured proper spacing, pressures, and heat cycles when operating electric resistance welding machines. Controlled the torch or arc, and the positioning and feeding of the welding rod or electrode when welding manually, to prevent burning of base metals and to obtain the desired penetration and weld bead dimensions. Demonstrated skill in using jigs and fixtures and in clamping pieces together to assemble and set-up the parts to be welded. Adjusted the arms of the electric resistance welding machines to obtain set-ups that provided access to all surfaces to be joined on contoured shapes. Applied knowledge of related trade processes including flame-cutting when close tolerances do not have to be met. Cleaned, operated, and maintained all tools of the trade including: hand grinders, sanders, die grinders, bench grinders, pedestal grinders, table vise, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.
When performing mechanic duties I demonstrated a working knowledge of various techniques for removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, and other items of similar complexity. Determined when parts should be cleaned and adjusted, or replaced with standard parts. Utilized an understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to heavy duty vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments, such as performing engine tuneups, timing distributors, and adjusting brakes. Handled basic tools common to the occupation (e.g., wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, and screwdrivers) and a small variety of test and measurement devices (e.g., feeler gauges, depth gauges, circuit testers, micrometers, and dial indicators). Understood the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Analyzed test results in order to locate improperly functioning parts for repair or replacement. Read and interpreted parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Other duties of the job required materials handling and operation of various forklifts and moving equipment. Operated forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more that are higher than 168 inches. Operated industrial tow (Mule) and wheeled tractors up to and in excess or 10,000 pounds draw bar pull. Operated electric, gasoline, propane or diesel powered forklift trucks to load, unload trucks, trains, trailers and move, store, stack or transport palletized material. The gasoline, propane, or diesel powered mules were equipped with a pintle hitch, hydraulic powered type hitches used to pull trailers. Some equipment was equipped with manual transmissions and air brake systems. Operated motor vehicles outdoors and often under adverse weather conditions. Frequently had to bend, stoop, walk, stand, climb, and work in cramped positions, while being exposed to high noise levels. Responsibilities included expediting and routing parts assemblies, components and expediting the movement of priority items and following up on overdue materials, keeping the manager and supervisor informed of material status. Categorized new and in-process parts, components, and materials into work units or groups as required to support product team operations. Performed a variety of tasks in connection with receiving, segregating, and sorting a wide variety of turned-in scrap, metals, equipment, etc. for reclamation. Separated out hazardous materials which could be dangerous or impair health. Utilized catalog/identification lists, etc., to obtain and verify stock numbers, nomenclatures, units of issue, unit prices, and other data necessary in completing the required paperwork.
EDUCATION Winnfield, Winnfield, Louisiana; 1982 High School Diploma Huey P.
Long, Winnfield, Louisiana; 1983
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING **None Specified
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Certified Welder, Forklift Operator Certified
PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS **None Specified
OTHER INFORMATION Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Work well with little to no supervision. Able to excercise great judgment in making critial decisions. Ability to troubleshoot and analyze the most complex of systems. Employ technical work practices that are precise, theoretical, and artistic. Wear all personal protective equipment and work safely and efficiently. Practice lean six sigma techniques to increase productivity.
U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION **None Specified
ADDITIONAL DATA SHEET Eric R Radford 1. Appointment Eligibility:
None
2. Citizenship: Yes 3. Appt. Preference:
Part Time
Temporary (positions lasting less than 1 year)
Term (positions lasting 1 year or more, but less than 4 years)
Shift Work
Intermittent (on-call)
4. Willing to Travel: 6 or More Days 5. Vet Preference: No Veterans Preference 6. Low Salary Accept: $300,000 7. Qualified Typist: No 8. Birth Date: 08/20/1964 9. Geo Preference: CA, Barstow ; CA, Edwards Air Force Base
RACE/ETHNIC STATUS: Identity Pending SEX: Male
Ranger-Land Systems Inc 2707 Artie Street Bldg. 100 Huntsville, Alabama
US Logistics, MCLB Barstow Yermo CA 92398
Ben Rodriguez, 760-***-****
U.S. Logistics at the location of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow
Dan Peterson, 766-5970
TTX, Cal Pro Division,10800 San Sevaine Way Mira Loma, California
Susan, 312-***-****.
Flannery Company, 16430 Beaver Rd Adelanto, Ca; Eve Toles, 800-***-****
Uhaul Paramount MFG. Company 5880 N Paramount Boulevard,Long Beach, Ca.
Rick, 562-***-****
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