Timothy H Carpenter

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MIG, Tig, and Stick welding specialist proficient in using torch, plasma, air sac, and forklifts. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Experienced welder with proficiency in flux and stick welding, drill press, crane operation and metal fabrication. Knowledgeable self-starter capable of operating heavy equipment, supervising large crews and maintaining proper safety standards. Skilled background in industrial design, waste management, material stocking and product shipment.

Core Qualifications

ISO9001 trained Available to work extended hours Brake press operation Flux core (FCAW) welding

Accomplishments

Advanced certifications in MIG, Tig and Arc welding in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. Experience

Fabrication Welder and Finish Welder

July 2015 to Current

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America

Constructing metal parts using blueprints and jigs. Analyzed all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.

Welding components in flat, vertical also overhead positions. Examining and measuring work pieces for defects.

Finish welding large frames and forklift masts.

Constantly monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes. General Manager

July 2012 to July 2015

The Queen Vic Pub and Kitchen - Houston, TX

Management Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.

Productivity Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets. Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts. Improved annual productivity by 20 percent.

Lead fabrication specialist

2005-2012

Caterpillar Inc - Peoria, IL

Safety

Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures. Manufacturing Analyzed all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.

Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.

Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type. Maintenance Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery. Maintained and repaired equipment and facilities.

Productivity Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently. Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes. Education

High School Diploma : Metal Fabrication, 1996

Illini Bluffs High School - Glasford, IL, USA

Metal Fabrication

Machining Certificate Arc and MIG welding Certificate Coursework Welding theory - SMAW/GMAW Welding blueprint reading Maintenance welding Fabrication with SMAW/GMAW process Illinois Central College - Peoria, IL, USA

Skills

blueprint reading, blueprints, contracts, direction, food safety, forklift, ISO9001, machinery, Machining, meetings, negotiations, organizational, press, processes, quality control, safety, sales, type, Welding

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