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JESSE DAGHITA
**********@*****.*** 352-***-**** Ocala, FL 34480
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Surface Preparation
Torch cutting
Welding
Equipment Operation
Blueprint Reading
Structural welding
Stick Welding
Materials Selection
Fabrication
Personal Protective Equipment
Precision measuring
Maintaining components
Project Management
Shaping and cutting
Pipe welding
Welding safety
Material Selection
Parts Fabrication
Vertical Welding
Measurement tools
Plasma Arc Welding
Flat Welding
Flux-Cored Arc Welding
Horizontal Welding
Layout and Fitting
Aluminum Metal Welding
Torch operation
Power Tool Operation
MIG welding
Parts Assembly
Stainless Steel Metal Welding
Attention to Detail
Welding Techniques
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Reliability
Decision-Making
Team Collaboration
Danny's Professional auto body Ocala, FL
Welder Fabricator Trailer Tech
06/2018 - 05/2024
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells. Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints. Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc Ocala, FL
Welding Fabricator
10/1998 - 05/2018
Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and Summary
Skills
Experience
engineering specifications.
Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures. Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together. Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products. Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner. Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow. Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components. Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs. Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions. Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
Some College (No Degree) in Welder
Education and Training