Dexter L. Rutledge

**** ********* ***** *********, ** 30238 404-***-**** acrhuh@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A multi-skilled, talented and confident welder with a practical background of successfully welding and

fabrication stainless steel and various other metal components. Looking to obtain a welding position in a

stable company that will allows me to fully utilize my skills, expand my growth; while also being a real asset

to my employer.

Education

LAURUS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ATANTA, GA

WELDING CERTIFICATE August 2014

Hogansville High School Hogansville, GA

Diploma May 1994

Skills & Abilities

● Skilled welder with SMAW, GMAW,GTAW, and FCAW welding processes

● Weld metal parts or components together, using brazing, gas, or arc welding equipment.

● Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes and increase size of metal parts, using welding equipment.

● Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.

● Clean or degrease parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.

● Inspect finished work piece for conformance to specifications.

● Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting

equipment.

● Position work pieces and clamps together or assemble in jigs or fixtures.

● Preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace.

● Ignite torch or start power supply and strike arc.

● Review layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components

Experience

MORGAN TRUCK BODY INC RYDAL, GA

WELDER JANUARY 2015 TO PRESENT

● Ability to weld aluminum and stainless steel lift gate fixtures. Along with wiring and installing lights and rear frame.

● Read and interpret work orders and apply to task at hand.

● Ability to work in other areas as needed.

CATERPILLAR LAGRANGE, GA

WELDER JULY 2013 TO OCTOBER 2013

● Welded front frames for the 545 wheel skidders

● Fabricated gates for the wheel skidders

● Operated overhead cranes to move parts from various locations

WELD TEST SERVICES LAGRANGE, GA

WELDER JULY 2011 TO JULY 2012

● Prepped welding tests

● Cut steel for students welding tests

● Performed carpentry as requested to build additions, roofs, flooring and dry-wall

CATERPILLAR LAGRANGE, GA

WELDER JANUARY 2010 TO AUGUST 2010

● Fabricated gates for wheel skidders

● Operated overhead cranes to move parts from different locations

● Constructing and repairing various metal parts by welding them together

Phillips Services Centralhatchee, GA

Welder/Helper February 2006 to August 2009

● Use cutting torches to cut steel for fabrication

● Cleaned work area daily

● Ensured equipment and supplies were available and in working order

● Provided assistance to other departments and team members as requested

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