Team Lead Mig Welder/Supervisor
Resume:
Kenneth Davis
Lead Mig Welder and Fabricator
South Bend, IN 46615
***********@*****.***
To secure a position in a welding fabrication oriented environment that will allow opportunities to grow. Obtain a leadership role with an excellent company that promotes and recognizes employee advancement. I will build with a company willing to appreciate their employee's hard work and dedication.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Leadman Welder
Maron Products - South Bend, IN
August 2019 to July 2022
• Lead Welder that conducts the training of new employees to be qualified to produce military grade subframes that increases the profits and continuous improvement of the company
• mig weld steel parts critical for the safety of semi trailer trucks that includes brakes,suspension,and large weldments
• Mig weld aluminum parts for various pontoon products
• Blueprint reading to contribute to the quality standards of parts with low to no tolerances
• Building Jigs for customized products designed for certain customers unique needs of service
• Led a welding group with enthusiasm and motivation to Proform at a higher level daily
• Single pass steel welding to create 3/16, 1/4in, and 3/8in welds
• Muti- pass welding on 1/2in to 2 in steel to create 5/8in and 1/2in size welds to insure strength of products
• Made sure all work was properly prepared to meet quality standards of the Military Armed service vehicles
• A leader that always goes extra mile to help out others to ensure we maintain and promote profits with extensive contracts for the company
Mig Welder and Fabricator
Edgewater Automation - Buchanan, MI
June 2018 to July 2019
• Mig weld steel using various fixtures for custom robotics
• Mig weld aluminum parts
• Use blueprints to build accurate products
• Debor parts for smooth finish
• Sandblast finish on stainless and steel parts
• Tap drill holes on certain parts
• Tumble parts for finish
• Passivate stainless steel parts
Mig Welder and fabricator
Lippert Components Inc - Goshen, IN
January 2017 to May 2018
• Weld steel to form RV chassis
• Use blueprints to build accurate products
• Mig and stick welding to repair mistakes
• Expert gap welder
• Certified welder
Stamping Press Operator/CNC Mill Operator
Tenneco Automotive - Elkhart, IN
April 2016 to December 2016
Operated stamping press
● Inspected 100% of parts produced
● Load and unloaded press
● Safely stacked finished parts into crates
● Operated CNC mill
Tube Mill Operator/Brake Press Operator
Flexco Products - Elkhart, IN
April 2016 to November 2016
• Operated tube mill
• Set up tube mill
• Performed change overs on tube mill
• Operated brake press
• Operated robotic welder
• Mig and tig welding
• Operated comm comm lift
Utility Operator
Sapa Extrusions North America - North Liberty, IN
May 2014 to March 2016
• Operate press for the extrusion of metal
• Operate saw for the cutting of extruded metal
• Operate the metal stretcher for the stretching of extruded metal
• Operate forklift to load and unload the press
• Operate forklift to unload scrap metal onto scrap trailers Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Driver
Tescom - South Bend, IN
April 2013 to February 2015
• Box Truck local P&D Driver
• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, recorded shortages, and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Performed daily duties under postal supervision
• Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepared items for shipment daily
• Used Oracle program to receive in shipments daily
• Used Ups world ship and FedEx shipping programs to insure quality shipments
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Machine Operator/Tech
Namemaker - Indianapolis, IN
March 2011 to March 2013
Operating hot stamp press while maintaining ink levels
● Load and unload materials for press
● Customized plates used for printing
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Driver
Knights Steel - Indianapolis, IN
December 2008 to February 2011
• Box Truck local P&D Driver
• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, record shortages, and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Performed daily duties under postal supervision
• Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepared items for shipments Machine Operator/Quality Control
Scientific Games - Indianapolis, IN
September 2006 to November 2008
• Operating printing press while maintaining ink levels and viscosity
• Load and unload materials for press
• Quality control of every product produced
• Experienced in verifying production logs or products in production Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Airborne Express - Indianapolis, IN
July 2004 to August 2006
• Unpacked and examined incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, recorded shortages, and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Performed daily duties under postal supervision
• Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepared items for shipment Education
High school or equivalent
Some college in Electronics and computer technology Ivy Tech Community College - South Bend, IN
Skills
• Steel Mig Welder (7 years)
• Blueprint Reading (5 years)
• Management (6 years)
• Aluminum Mig Welder (5 years)
• Maintenance (3 years)
• Cleaning (10+ years)
• Painting (2 years)
• Housekeeping (10+ years)
• CNC (8 years)
• Calipers (10+ years)
• Micrometer (10+ years)
• Press Brake Machine (3 years)
• Stamping Press (3 years)
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Order Picker (6 years)
• Fabrication (7 years)
• SolidWorks (4 years)
• CNC Milling Machine (7 years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Suspension (4 years)
• Brake Repair (4 years)
• CNC Lathe (3 years)
• Delivery driver experience (5 years)
• Transportation Driving (5 years)
Certifications and Licenses
Welding Certification
Present
Vincennes University Welding Certificate
Certified Welding Inspector
Present
Additional Information
• Certified Mig steel Welder
• Aluminum Mig Welder
• Team leading Welder in manufacturing and production environment
• Five years of machine operating and manufacturing experience.
• Peer certified in leadership and education for all levels of employment
• Outstanding human relations.
• Highly effective written and oral skills
• Team player with strong sense of motivation and responsive decision making skills
• Box Truck local P&D Driver
• Certified sit-down and stand-up forklift
• Certified cherry picker and reach truck
• Qualified to use Oracle receiving program
• Qualified to use Ups world ship for national and international shipping
• Qualified to use FedEx for national and international shipping
• Qualified to use micrometers, calipers, and indicators
• Trained and certified in quality control
• Managed a group of up to six people
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