ZACHARY A POPE

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Arlington, TX 76006

817-***-****

acwuaf@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Stick, MIG, TIG, Flux Cord, Torch cutting; US Navy Sailor, OSHA safety Forklift Operator Certification, E-Rail Badge

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

March 2014 - present

Harbor Rail - Arlington, TX

Inspect, stick weld, realign rail cars & replace rail car door components

All weld repairs were 7018 rod. During down time I practiced 7018 & 6010

Inspect vehicles and equipment to insure they are up to code

Help prep rail cars to be loaded

Harbor rail paid volunteer work with DAV for three months

Apr 2013 - June 2013

B&G Mufflers -Grapevine, TX

Fabricate exhaust systems

Replace catalytic converters, mufflers, exhaust pipes and exhaust tips

Bend, stretch, cut and position pipes for welding

All welding was performed with MIG.

Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

Granite Security Pro. -Fort Worth, TX

Building Winchester gun safes

Align and weld the boxes, doors, and hinges.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Trinity Industries – Saginaw, Texas

Welder in production and manufacture of rail/train cars

Primarily Flux Cord welder

Maintain clean work area

Prepare for following shift and work was generally up to 10.5 hrs each shift

Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

Tarrant County College – Fort Worth, Texas

Full time welding student: MIG, TIG, Flux Cord, Torch cutting.

Studied and trained in reading of Blue Prints and related metric programs.

Fabrication, Metallurgy and Forge

Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

US Security Associates - Irving, Texas

Worked posts at Home Depot and Tom Thumb distribution centers as security.

Monitored surveillance equipment.

Conducted rounds and maintained secure environment.

Reviewed paperwork of visitors and inspected vehicles and people.

Prepared paperwork related to incidents, accidents and vehicle access.

Supervised up to 3 guards.

Distributed pay.

Made suggestions for improvements in security processes at Home Depot post.

Oct 2007 – Jan 2008

Greenleaf Auto Recyclers – Haltom City, Texas

Parts Puller, removed parts from salvage vehicles per specified orders

Restocked parts per inventory plan

Cleaned, inspected, wrapped and packaged parts for delivery or pick-up

Worked both as part of a team and individually.

Sep 2006 – Sep 2007

U.S. Navy - Assignment Completed & Discharged General under Honorable Conditions

EDUCATION

Aug 2009 – Jun 2011

Tarrant County College - 2 years vocational school - Welding and Fabrication

Aug 2002 - May 2006

Lamar High School - Arlington, Texas

TRAINING

Sep, 2006 - Nov, 2006

U.S. Navy Boot Camp

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

Tarrant County College - Welder - Multi-Course

Forklift Operator Safety Training OSHA Compliant Certification

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