Structural Welder Team Leader
Resume:
Meticulous Welder with ** years MIG and TIG] welding experience. Safety-oriented employee with continued awareness in taxing and high-risk work environments. Consistent and reliable producer of high volumes of custom metal products for varying industrial, commercial and residential applications. Proficient Structural Welder with 25-year career in field. Experienced in fabrication industry protocols and fabrication successfully adapting to different conditions quickly to meet each job's requirements. Exceptional skill in specialty welds. Experienced welder with strong background in reading sophisticated building blueprints and creating necessary components for structural building erection and repair. Team leader trusted to train new workers to unload prefabricated steel and heavy equipment and coordinate positioning. Enthusiastic welder eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding and training in MIG TIG stainless and aluminum welding . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Structural welding. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Work History
2007-02 - Current
Structural Welder
530 Racing, Diamond Springs, CA
Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
Kept work area clean and organized.
Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears and welding equipment.
Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
Owner- Manage 10 employees. with 0 injury reports for 15 years.
2006-01 - 2007-07
Fabrication Welder
Roggy Enterprises, Diamond Springs, CA
Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
Documented welding on specified work order.
Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Monitored 7 employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
2003-05 - 2006-06
Welder Foreman
DG Granade, Shingle Springs, CA
Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Fabricated 30+ shop parts directly from blueprints.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
2001-02 - 2003-01
Labor Worker
Mcalley Paving And Grading, Placerville, CA
Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
1994-06 - 2000-10
Forman
Mitchell & Sons Construction, Rescue, CA
Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Oversaw 20 employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Wrote 50+ production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
Education
1991-09 - 1995-06
High School Diploma
Ponderosa High School - Shingle Springs, CA
Contact
Address
Garden Valley, CA, 95633
Phone
ad0tot@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Flux core welding
Finishing work
Tig welding
Quality controls
Shaping and cutting
Tool repair and maintenance
Fabrication
Blueprint reading
Metal decking installation
Organization and Time Management
Planning and Coordination
Critical Thinking
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Andrew Mitchell
Structural Welder
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