Welder/fitter and floorhand

SUMMARY

Strong, dedicated, and disciplined professional with over 6 years of experience in welding and intensive labor environments. Consistently evaluated as a key asset and team player in job completion in a timely manner and well known for my reliability, initiative, work ethic, honesty, and leadership. Extensive experience in adapting to any situation.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Everglades University, Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management November 2016 - Present

American Military University, Associate’s Degree in General Studies December 2010 – August 2015

United States Marine Corps June 2009 - June 2014

Basic Metalworker’s Course – Training focusing in teaching Stick, MIG, and TIG welding in various positions using steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys as well as oxyacetylene/plasma torch cutting, and fabrication training.

Leadership Course – Training course that teaches the abilities, characteristics, and qualities that every leader should possess to effectively perform at any management position.

TECHNICAL/PROFICIENCY SKILLS

Able to lift over 100 lbs and work over 12 hour periods

Fluent in English and Spanish

Experienced in working in harsh climates and under intense pressure

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Fast learner, mechanically inclined

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Berger Iron Works, Structural Welding August 2014 – November 2016

Responsible for fitting and welding structural projects through the interpretation of work drawings using Flux Core MIG welding and plasma/oxyacetylene torch cutting.

Utilized shop machinery such as hydraulic saws, overhead shop cranes, metal shear, and power tools to achieve the client desired product.

Assisted other departments to speed up productivity such as loading and unloading, the paint department. Ensured shop cleanliness to maintain a safe work environment.

United States Marine Corps, Weld Shop Manager June 2009 - June 2014

Ensured availability and delivery of metal work maintenance operations through coordination, scheduling, and communication with departments that provided support to the company.

Successfully managed the daily operations schedule and training requirements for 25 professional military personnel as the Weld Shop Manager (Platoon Sergeant).

Consistently provided detailed personnel performance and equipment inventory reports to upper level management.

Mentored new personnel to ensure proper welding procedures of MIG, TIG, and Stick were followed as well as overseeing the quality and timely completion of work requests.

Worked with Safety Personnel to promote a safe work environment and ensure that all personnel learn and follow safety standards and procedures.

Achievements

Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps after 5 years of service.

Meritoriously promoted into a Management role ahead of peers.

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