JUSTIN R. KIRACOFE

**** ******** ****** ****, ** 48015 586-***-**** acvqis@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a welder/fabricator for an organization that appreciates hard work

and honesty, where I can utilize the skills, qualifications and knowledge that I have gained

over the years of working in this field.

EDUCATION

Video Production

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Southfield, MI

2009

Produced packages, shot b-roll and performed on-air talent

Edited school projects using Final Cut Pro

Produced scripts complete with directors commands

Fine Arts/Graphic Design

Macomb Community College, Sterling Heights, MI

2006

SPECIALTY SKILLS

AWS certified position 1G size 1” .056 MIG 1/16th flux core, iron worker, band saw (horizontal/vertical), bench grinders, mills, lathes, drill press, all basic hand tools, cutting torch, licensed hi-lo driver, plasma cutter, over-head crane/hoist and gun drill

EXPERIENCE

J & J Burning & Fabricating, Warren, MI Sept. 2014 – July 2016

Welder

Weld components in flat, vertical, overhead or positional

Recognize, setup and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade such shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment

Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals

Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques

Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors

Ross & Bar, Warren, MI Feb. 2014 – Sept. 2014

Welder

Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly and welding operations

Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease or other foreign matter

Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines or hand tools

The Paslin Company, Warren, MI Jan. 2012 – Oct. 2013

Fitter/Welder/Fabricator

Review blueprints and diagrams to fabricate weldments and other components for automated assembly lines

Processed material from start to finish in fabrication operations

Guided and directed flame and electrodes on and across work piece to straighten, bend, melt and cut using thermal-equipment

Examined work piece for defects and corrected any problems

Executed work procedures with minimal to no supervision

Utilize shop equipment to complete tasks including: saw, grinder, sander, mill, drill press, metal sheer, break press, arbor press, etc

Summit Machine Technologies, Troy, MI Nov. 2011 – Jan. 2012

Welder

Layout and build production fixtures for prototype automation

Make decisions to correct problems and create solutions

Use precision tools to hold tolerances and produce quality fixtures for production use

Fabricate all parts in use with tooling for prototype machines

Trained personnel to properly setup and run production fixtures

Future Fence, Warren, MI Feb. 2011 – Nov. 2011

Fitter/Welder/Fabricator

Full layouts, precision fitting of metal parts, complete with welding process

Work from blueprints and sketches to build ornamental handrails, sculptures, benches, etc

Build fixtures, jigs and templates to specified tolerances and dimensions

Complete work assignment under no supervision

Kept track of production run including: counting, marking, labeling re-checking and signing off

Advanced Cylinder Products LLC, Shelby Twp, MI 2007 - 2009

Machinist/MIG Welder

Finished metal and other materials to specific tolerances

Reviewed blueprints/specifications and planned production process, including where and how to cut the piece

Corrected problems

Handled all material intakes including: unloading trucks, assured proper work order was filled and situate material into appropriate locale

Assembled pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders

Conducted product testing and acted as quality control

5 Star Systems, Shelby Twp, MI 2003 - 2007

Machine Builder/ MIG Welder

Builder of pneumatic conveyor systems/part transfer lines

Worked from blueprints to assemble/fabricate work details

Fabricated/fit safety equipment including safety guards onto machinery

Operated mill to produce work piece to specified dimensions

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