Welder/Fabricator/Fitter
Resume:
JUSTIN R. KIRACOFE
***** ***** ******, ***** ***** Shores MI 48080 · 586-***-****
**************@*****.*** · www.facebook.com/justin.kiracofe.1384
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with 20 years of experience as a welder, fitter, and fabricator, seeking to leverage my technical skills, hands-on experience, and mechanical aptitude in a role as Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanic. Eager to contribute to maintaining and repairing critical military vehicles by applying my expertise in metal fabrication, structural repair, and precision work to ensure mission readiness and operational excellence.
EXPERIENCE
FEBRUARY 2022 – PRESENT
WELDER/FABRICATOR, BAKER INDUSTRIES – MACOMB TWP, MI
o Performed MIG and TIG welding to join metal components, ensuring strong and precise welds in accordance with industry standards.
o Cut, shaped, and prepared metal components using tools such as saws, drills, cranes and die grinders, ensuring accurate dimensions and fit.
o Inspected welds and finished products for adherence to quality standards, using measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions and weld integrity.
o Troubleshot and resolved issues related to welding and fabrication processes, including adjusting techniques and equipment settings as needed.
o Worked closely with other team members to ensure project requirements are met and modifications are implemented effectively.
o Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and welding parameters.
o Obtained 22 American Welding Society certifications.
MAY 2019 – FEBRUARY 2022
WELDER/FITTER, PROTO-TEK – ROSEVILLE, MI
o TIG welded an assortment of aluminum and other metals, ranging in size
o Determined weld sizes per print
o Fit materials into fixtures
o Fit parts to dictated tolerances on print
O Drew from over a decade of welding experience to identify and execute ideal welding conditions
JANUARY 2018 – MAY 2019
WELDER, PARTON & PREBLE – WARREN, MI
o MIG welded an assortment of weldments, ranging in size
o Worked under no supervision
o Determined weld sizes, from ” to 3” and worked accordingly
MAY 2017 – JANUARY 2018
WELDER/FITTER/FABRICATOR, IRON FETISH METALWORKS – ROSEVILLE, MI
o MIG/TIG welded steel components according to blueprints/drawings
o Responsible for meeting work standards while ensuring all quality requirements were met.
o Thorough part print interpretation skills including math skills for tolerance and Metric/English conversions
o Worked using knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
AUGUST 2016 – MARCH 2017
WELDER/FABRICATOR, DUNNAGE WASH SYSTEMS – WARREN, MI
O Interpreted blueprints and schematics, and MIG welded parts as defined in specification sheets.
O Positioned, aligned, and secured parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
O Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
O Examined completed work for defects, and measured pieces with straightedges and templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
O Reported nonconforming material to team leader for quality assurance.
O Operated and maintained shop hand tools and equipment, including but not limited to grinder, drill, bandsaw, and plasma cutter.
SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2015
WELDER, J & J BURNING AND FABRICATING – WARREN, MI
o Weld components in flat, vertical, overhead or positional
o Recognize, setup and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade such shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
o Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
o Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
o Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
FEBRUARY 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2014
WELDER, ROSS & BAR – WARREN, MI
o Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly and welding operations.
o Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease or other foreign matter.
o Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
JANUARY 2012 – OCTOBER 2013
FITTER/WELDER/FABRICATOR, THE PASLIN COMPANY – WARREN, MI
o Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to fabricate weldments and other components for automated assembly lines.
o Processed material from start to finish in fabrication operations.
o Guided and directed flame and electrodes on and across work piece to straighten, bend, melt and cut using thermal-equipment.
o Examined work piece for defects and corrected any problems.
o Executed work procedures with minimal to no supervision.
o Utilize shop equipment to complete tasks including (but not limited to): saw, grinder, sander, mill, drill press, metal sheer, break press, arbor press, etc.
NOVEMBER 2011 – JANUARY 2012
WELDER, SUMMIT MACHINE TECHNOLOGIES – TROY, MI
o Built production fixtures for prototype automation.
o Made decisions to correct problems and create solutions.
o Used precision tools to hold tolerances and produce quality fixtures for production use.
o Fabricated all parts in use with tooling for prototype machines.
o Trained personnel to properly setup and run production fixtures.
FEBRUARY 2011 – NOVEMBER 2011
FITTER/WELDER/FABRICATOR, FUTURE FENCE – WARREN, MI
o Full layouts, precision fitting of metal parts, complete with welding process
o Worked from blueprints and sketches to build ornamental handrails, sculptures, benches, etc.
o Built fixtures, jigs and templates to specified tolerances and dimensions.
o Completed work assignment under no supervision.
o Kept track of production run including (but not limited to): counting, marking, labeling re-checking and signing off.
NOVEMBER 2007 – JANUARY 2009
MACHINIST/MIG WELDER, ADVANCED CYLINDER PRODUCTS – SHELBY TWP, MI
o Finished metal and other materials to specific tolerances.
o Reviewed blueprints/specifications and planned production process, including where and how to cut the piece.
o Identified and corrected problems.
o Handled all material intakes including: unloading trucks, assured proper work order was filled and situate material into appropriate locale.
o Assembled pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders.
o Conducted product testing and acted as quality control.
DECEMBER 2003 – OCTOBER 2007
MACHINE BUILDER/MIG WELDER, 5 STAR SYSTEMS – SHELBY TWP, MI
o Builder of pneumatic conveyor systems/part transfer lines.
o Worked from blueprints to assemble/fabricate work details.
o Fabricated/fit safety equipment including safety guards onto machinery.
o Operated mill to produce work piece to specified dimensions.
EDUCATION
MAY 2009
VIDEO PRODUCTION, SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL OF BROADCAST ARTS
o Produced packages, shot b-roll and performed on-air talent.
o Edited school projects using Final Cut Pro software.
o Produced scripts complete with directors’ commands.
DECEMBER 2006
FINE ARTS/GRAPHIC DESIGN, MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SKILLS
Ability to work with:
• Band saw (horizontal/vertical)
• Bench grinders
• Mills
• Lathes
• Drill press
• All basic hand tools
• Plasma cutter
• Cutting torch
• Licensed hi-lo driver
• Plasma cutter
• Iron worker
• Overhead crane
• Hoist
• Gun drill
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