JOSEPH L JOHNSON
HOUSTON, TX, **088
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To work for an interactive company that will utilize my skill set.
Five years of experience as a Welder and Grinder. Experienced with plasma cutter, cutting torch, blow torch. Proficient in GMAW, SMAW, FCAW,GTAW. Two years experienced as an overhead crane operator. Ten years warehouse worker and forklift operator experience.
Hollywood Time Welding Services (Self-employed), Texas Jan 2013 - Present
Lead Welder/Owner
Lay-out, fabricate, weld, and build, custom-made bar-b-que pits and accessories, fencing, burglar bars, trailers, custom upgrades, and repair welding. Organize daily task. Maintain clean and safe workplace. Use of MIG, TIG, FLUXCORE, and STICK welding processes.
UTLX, Texas Dec 2, 2015 – Jan 15, 2016
Welder
Welded out the entire tank car and operated metal welding machinery including GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and gouging. Read, interpret, and work from drawings, diagrams, sketches or materials specs. Examines weld bead size and other specifications. Safety, sanitation, and maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
AZZ Galvanizing, Texas Sep 15, 2014 – Jul 10, 2015
Lead man
Moved materials to and from storage and production areas, loaded delivery vehicles by fork lift and hand. Performed hot dip galvanizing process of raw materials, production process, quality control, hand tools and equipment.
Jones Delivery, Texas Jan 2012 – Jul 2014
Welder
Welded and repaired trailers, driving and delivery as needed. Welded (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW) and fabricated using stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel. Cut and fit pipe, I-beams, channel iron, square tubing, and axels. Changed out wheel bearings, and installed electric brakes. Custom painted trailer when complete.
Klein Nursery, Texas Sep 2009- Jan 2012
General Landscaper
Installed and removed landscapes. Grating, mulching, and experience with irrigation. Applied fertilizers and pesticides on lawns and practiced safety procedures.
Diversified crafts, Texas Mar 2008 – Aug 2009
Material Handler
Examined products to verify conformance to quality standards. Observed equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected.
Lonestar College System
Associates Degree
Major: Applied Technology/ Welding
Laborers AG
State of Texas
80 hours in General Construction
Asbestos Clean up
Lead Based Paint Clean- up
Hazmat Clean Up
Email Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.)
Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.)
Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc.)
Personal Computers
Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc.)
English – Excellent (Read, Write, Speak)
Ability to work in a team structure and ability to trouble shoot and problem solve effectively. Experience accessing problems and transferring clients to the right department. Experience in organizing daily tasks and working in a fast paced environment.
Class C- Standard Driver’s License