Andre K. Lidell
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
***********@*****.***
Objective:
Current Welding Certificate that includes:
•MIG welding machine setup and operations training and experience
•Welds include 6mm fillet, 8mm fillet, 9mm fillet, 13mm fillet, 6mm reach-over, 6mm 50/100 skip fillet, 13mm butt weld, 6mm pipe fillet, 13mm pipe fillet, galvanized and out of position welds (horizontal groove and vertical down)
•Weld metal parts with gas welding equipment (GMAW) according to layouts, welding diagram, and blueprints
•Connected regulator valves and hoses to oxygen, fuel gas cylinders and welding torch
•Adjusted regulator valves to activate acetylene and oxygen flow, lit cutting torch, regulating gas mixture and pressure to obtain appropriate flame
•Exam weld for leg sizes in a fillet weld, face sizes in a groove weld and other welding specifications to recognize defects including undercut, cold roll, porosity
•held welding gun at correct angles to metal and guide along weld joints for proper penetration, applying filler rods to molten areas to form successful welds
•Laid-out, positioned and tack-welded work pieces, chipped and ground off excess slag and spatter, and cut metal plates and structural shapes with gas torch and plasma cutters
•Experience working with weld blueprints and weld call-outs
•Inspected parts for imperfections and variations before assembly
•Complete knowledge of PPE and all safety of equipment use
•Knowledge of Fanuc robot programming
Experience
Retail Salesperson September 2018-Present
By Design
Built a strong client base through promotion and excellent customer service
Respond to messages from customers in order to fulfill orders within 24 hours
Manage and perform all aspects of operations including making inbound and outbound sales calls, purchasing, inventory and delivery.
Bar Security February 2016-January 2017
Roosters Bar and Grill
Responsible for providing security services for customers and employees
Provide escort to the customers and employees
Control the situation of fight or accident
Listen to and resolve customer’s complaints and problems
Follow and enforce safety procedures
Car Detailing July 2015-January 2017
All in tha Detailz
Washed the exterior of vehicles using various cleaning solutions, waxed and buffed vehicles
Detailed the inside of cars, using a vacuum to remove dirt and debris, cleaned upholstery and surface, used air compressors and cloths to dry surfaces and apply preservation
Applied chemicals and waxes to protect the leather or fabric of vehicles
Cleaned and removed any grease on engines or engine compartments as requested
General Labor March 2013-October 2013
Tradesman International Cedar Rapids, IA
•Maintenance
•Cleaning
•Stocking
Mig Welding June 2012-November 2012
George Evans Corporation Moline, IL
•Metal reel welding
•Setup structures/read blueprints
•Metal grinding
•Metal fabricating
•Parts/Piece welding
•Weld repair
•Obtained forklift certification/license
Mig Welding February 2012-May 2012
McLaughlin Body Co. Rock Island, IL
•Joint welding
•Read Blueprints
•Welding Machine setup (Lincoln Electric & Miller)
•Pipe welding
•Fixture welding
•Overhead welding
Maintenance December 2011-February 2012
Milan Manor Milan, IL
•Unclogging drains, troubleshooting and fixing electrical switches, and repairing air conditioners.
•Inspect and diagnose problems in an apartment complex and decide on the best method to correct them.
•Read repair manuals, blueprints, and order parts.
•Use power tools such as electric drills, saws, and electronic testing devices.
•Ensure that all machinery is functioning smoothly and that the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
•Check fluid levels, replace filters, and replace machine parts that wear out.
•Keep stairs and gates in good repair as well as repair and paint walls and fix leaks in ceilings.
Laborer April 2011-December 2011
Roberts & Dybdahl Milan, IL
•Tended machine that automatically joined lumber to fabricate roof trusses used in construction of buildings
•Sheared off excess material to form completed roof truss
•Structured and maintained a trusses
•Erected and disassembled scaffolding, shoring, braces and other temporary structures
•Built and positioned forms for pouring concrete and dismantled forms after use, using saws, hammers, nails and bolts
Barber February 2008-April 2011
Morrison Barbershop Rock Island, IL
•Cut and trimmed hair according to clients' instructions and current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors
•Stayed informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques
•Cleaned work stations and swept floors, and sterilized scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments
•Ordered supplies
•Shaped and trimmed beards and moustaches, using scissors
Forklift Driver/Dock Worker April 2008-December 2008
Jacobson Warehousing East Moline, IL
•Read work orders and received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
•Recorded numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets and work tickets
•Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships and containers, by hand and using trucks, tractors and other equipment
•Guided loads being lifted in order to prevent swinging
•Maintained equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory was protected
•Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers
•Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
•Maintained high standards of excellence
Education:
Welding 2011
Black Hawk College Moline, IL