Steel Fabrication Shop

Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring 30

years experience to new position with long-term potential.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Stach Steel Supply - Fabrication Welder

Harrah,WA • 04/1997 - 10/2023

Irwin Research and Development - Painter Laborer

Yakima, WA • 03/1994 - 09/1996

Adam's Custom Paint and Graphics - Auto Body Painter Harrah, WA • 02/1992 - 12/1996

WORK HISTORY

• Draw and design fabrication projects to meet customers needs.

• Build and repair many types of farming equipment. Design and build projects such as fencing, gates, security doors and window bars.

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Build projects with stainless steel, aluminum and multiple grades of steel.

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• Use bandsaws, break press and chop saws to cut materials to length.

• Use plasma cutter or torches to cut certain design parts.

• Use Mig welder, Stick welder and Spool gun welder.

• Skillful with grinders, drills, skill saws, and many other power tools.

• Utilize sandpaper, scuff pads and orbital sanders to smooth surfaces.

• Utilize spray guns and powder coat equipment to paint surfaces. Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.

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Followed safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.

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• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints. Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.

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• Sand and prep.

• Repair dents and blemishes.

• Cut out rust spots and patch.

• Masking and final prep work to get ready for primers.

• Mix primers and paint to specifications.

• Spray primers and paint with various spray guns.

• Paint custom graphics with spray gun, airbrush or fine line brushes.

SKILLS

• Gas Metal Arc Welding

• Stick welding

• MIG welding

• Stainless welding

• Aluminum welding

• Steel and cast iron welding

• Precision measurement

• Shop drawings

• Fabrication

• Assembly

• Auto primer and painting

• Using a variety of sprayguns

• Sanding and prep work

• Masking project

• Proper paint and primer mixing

• Working with base coat and clear coat

• Wet sanding and buffing

Perry Technical Institute

Yakima,Wa • 06/1993

Autobody Technology: Autobody painting

and repairs

EDUCATION

ADAM STACH E: *******@*****.***

P: 509-***-****

A: Yakima, Washington 98902

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