Phil Sochia
Cameron, NC *****
ad1eeo@r.postjobfree.com
To provide an established company a quality of workmanship and pride in a manner rarely seen in today's workforce. I am searching for a challenging position with a progressive company that will allow me to apply my skills and expertise as a Mig, Tig and stick welder. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Assistant Production Manager
Smithfield Foods - Cameron, NC
March 2021 to August 2023
AS A PRODUCTION MANAGER/TRAINING,
DAILY DUTIES INCLUDED, ORDERING FEED, CLEANLINESS OF THE FARM, GRASS MOWING, GARBAGE REMOVAL, CHECKING ALL STOCK FOR HEALTHINESS,
MAINTANCE, TO INCLUDE CHECKING HOUSES FOR WATER LEAKS, CHECKING AIR FLOW AND MAKING SURE FAN MOTORS ARE OPERATING PROPERLY AND MAKING ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS. CHECKING ALL SAFETY DEVICES ARE WORKING PROPERLY TO ENSURE SAFETY OF HOGS. Welding instructer
Sandhills community college - Pinehurst, NC
May 2021 to December 2021
Taught core values and shop plus job site safety.
Plasma cutting and safety
Oxy-acetylene cutting, brazing, welding and setup and safety Stick welding, flat,vertical, and overhead
Mig welding basics
Tig welding basics
Shop foreman/Welder/Fabricator
Mingin Enterprises - West End, NC
March 2019 to June 2019
* Crane construction and installation
* Instructed shop personal on daily job requirements, PPE and tool usage
* Inspected welds and job materials per job
* Organized shop and maintained its cleanliness
Crew Foreman
Alumiworks - Randleman, NC
December 2016 to June 2018
* Mig/Tig stick welding (steel, aluminum stainless steel)
* Installed decorative aluminum perimeter fences for retention ponds
* Installed decorative perimeter fences for pools including security gates
* Installed porch railings on apartment complexes (1-4 stories) Welder
Mickey Truck Bodies - High Point, NC
December 2013 to February 2016
* Welded and installed lift gates
* Wired all switches, lights and motors
* Built rear doors and door rods using Mig and Tig
* Built ambulances, ambulance doors and ground door components for door detail
* Drilled and installed wooden decking on Penske and Hertz trucks
* Built and modified canteen trucks
Welder
PowerSource - Randleman, NC
July 2013 to December 2013
* Aluminum Mig welding
* Layout and fabrication of aluminum frames
Welder/Ironworker
C.P. Buckner Steel Erection, Inc - Graham, NC
November 2012 to July 2013
Welder/Ironworker
L&D Erectors - Trinity, NC
February 2012 to November 2012
Welder
DRC Construction - Lakeland, FL
April 2007 to August 2007
Tig welding of stainless and carbon evaporators, applied to blueprint requirements Welder/Fabricator/Mold Maker
Duricast Products - Lakeland, FL
January 2007 to April 2007
* Produced plastic molds from blueprints
* Grinded polished product to standard
* Tested products for defects
Welder/Fabricator
S&B Metal Products - Lakeland, FL
June 2002 to October 2006
Welder
JJ Young Mechanical - Sodus, NY
July 1993 to July 1994
Welding Shop Foreman, Diesel Mechanic and Diver
U. S. Marine Corp - Remote
July 1984 to March 1993
* Government contract installation and testing
* Achieved the rank of E-6 Staff Sergeant
* Honorable discharge
Education
High school diploma in Welding I&II
Seway Career and Technical Education Center - Norwood, NY September 1983 to June 1984
Diploma in biology
Pierrepont Central School - Colton, NY
1984
Skills
• Welding
• MIG Welder
• Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading
• Mechanic Experience
• Pipe threading
• Project scheduling
• English
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Electrical Experience
• Plumbing
• Quality Assurance
• Facilities Maintenance
• Plasma Cutting
• CMMS
• Equipment Repair
• Production Management
Military Service
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Service Country: Afghanistan
Rank: E-6, staff sergeant
July 1984 to March 1993
Certifications and Licenses
Secret Clearance
Assessments
Basic mechanical knowledge — Proficient
July 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
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