Gary Mays

Combo Welder/Fabricator/ Fitter/ Supervisor

Arlington,TX 76011

ad2d67@r.postjobfree.com

940-***-****

• I am a very energetic, goal-oriented team player that has integrity. I take pride in my work and I produce great results. I have 2 schools and 23yrs. Exp. In combo welding/fabrication/pipe and structural fitting with MIG, Tig, Stick, and Fluxcore welding on pipe and structural, blueprint and isometric drawings reading, hydraulic presses, bridgeport drills, manual lathe, brake, shear, and ironworker fabrication machines and equipment in the production/manufacturing, commercial, residential, heavy industrial, aerospace, and the oil and gas industry. I also have experience as a working welding foreman in manufacturing and production environments, as well as a code welder on pressure vessels and tanks, a welder mechanic on heavy trucks and ironworker experience.

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Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Welder/Fitter

East Texas Fabrication - Longview, TX

July 2020 to Present

I cut, weld, and fabricate steel in production of oilfield skids for heat transfer units, as well as assembling the units on the skids.

Welder/Fabricator

Fidelity MetalWorks

April 2020 to July 2020

GMAW Welding process, Cutting, and Fabrication of metal tubing in the production of custom ornamental security gates and fencing, and other specialty projects. Producing work in the shop as well as field installations.

Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

Subcontracting - Longview, TX

May 2019 to April 2020

I cut, fabricated, and welded metal with SMAW, and GMAW in the process and production of custom carports, awnings, metal buildings and fencing. Producing in the shop work, as well as field installations.

Combo Welder/ Fabricator

Thompson Pipe Group - Grand Prairie, TX

September 2018 to May 2019

Passed x-ray on 3G uphill 3/4 steel plate test with .052 flux core for pre-employment. Prepped pipe and welded for UT, RT, and MT testing for any abnormalities in the welds. Combo Welder/ Fabricator

Fontaine Modification - Garland, TX

December 2017 to September 2018

Passed D1.1 uphill on 3/8 plate and D1.7 on 3/4 plate steel with flux core. Cut metal and welded with flux core and mig in the production of new peterbuilt roll off trucks. Education

Associate in Aircraft Maintenance

Naval Training Center - Great Lakes, IL

October 1998 to November 1998

Master's in Firefighting

Naval Training Center - Great Lakes, IL

September 1998 to October 1998

Certificate in Welder/ Fitter

Tiger Welding Institute - Tulsa, OK

January 1997 to April 1997

Certificate in Welding and G.E.D

Guthrie Job Corp - Guthrie, OK

August 1988 to January 1989

Skills

• MIG (10+ years)

• Fabrication (10+ years)

• Welding (10+ years)

• Welder Fabricator (10+ years)

• Flux (10+ years)

• MIG Welder (10+ years)

• Robotics (1 year)

• Basic Math

• Forklift

• Military Experience

• Drilling, Workover Rig Floorhand (4 years)

• Oilfield Construction (4 years)

• Leadership Experience (10+ years)

• Blueprint Reading (10+ years)

• AWS (10+ years)

• Metal Building Erection (6 years)

• ISO 9001 (10+ years)

• Heavy Equipment Operation (10+ years)

• Roll Off Truck

• Backhoe Operation

• Mechanic Experience

• Equipment Repair

• Construction Management

• Automotive Repair

• Aircraft Maintenance

• Manufacturing

• Hydraulics

• Plasma Cutting

• Troubleshooting

• Production Planning

• Supervising Experience

• Plumbing

• Maintenance

• Handyman

• Landscape Maintenance

• Brake Repair

• Leadership

• Management

• Mechanical knowledge

• English

• Handyman experience

• Quality Assurance

• Facilities Maintenance

• 5S

Military Service

Branch: U.S. Navy

Service Country: United States

Rank: E-3

July 1998 to July 2001

I was an airman aboard the USS Boxer. I fueld, directed, and maintained aircraft. Certifications and Licenses

Welding

April 1997 to April 1999

Certificate for Welding and fitting structural and pipe, reading blueprints, and isometric drawings, and cutting torch safety.

Welding

August 1988 to January 1989

Welding certificate for stick welding and oxy, cetylene cutting and welding. Heavy Equipment Operator

July 2000 to Present

Certified operation with Skytrac, boom lift, scissor lift, bobcat, excavator, backhoe, and forklift. Firefighter

September 1998 to September 2000

I am certified as a firefighter through the U.S. Navy Assessments

Troubleshooting for Maintenance Technicians — Familiar March 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to apply mechanical reasoning when repairing malfunctioning hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Full results: Familiar

Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Proficient

March 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Proficient

Vehicle Maintenance — Proficient

March 2019

General vehicle maintenance inspections and minor repairs. Full results: Proficient

Construction Safety — Proficient

April 2020

Using safe practices while on a construction site

Full results: Proficient

Mechanical Knowledge — Familiar

April 2020

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Familiar

Basic Maintenance and Repair — Highly Proficient

August 2020

Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities

Full results: Highly Proficient

Work Motivation — Expert

August 2020

Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Expert

HVAC Technician — Proficient

August 2020

Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems Full results: Proficient

Construction Safety — Proficient

April 2020

Using safe practices while on a construction site

Full results: Proficient

Mechanical Knowledge — Proficient

September 2020

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient

Manufacturing Fit — Proficient

September 2020

Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Proficient

Work Style: Reliability — Familiar

April 2020

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Familiar

Project Timeline Management — Familiar

August 2020

Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Familiar

Warehouse Shift Leader — Familiar

August 2020

Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards Full results: Familiar

Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Familiar September 2020

Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Familiar

Work Style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient

December 2020

Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Highly Proficient

Following Directions — Familiar

August 2020

Following multi-step instructions.

Full results: Familiar

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Additional Information

I am confined space, and CPR certified. I have taken OSHA 30 classes, and am familiar with ISO 9001.

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