Welder/Fabricator

De’ H. Thompson

**** **** ****** *****

Nashville, TN 37208

Direct 615-***-****

**************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full time, skilled professional and advancing position, with an innovative and growing company in a leading industry. One which allows me to focus at enhancing core capabilities, present work ethics and career goals.

SUMMARY

I am a sharp, professional, motivated individual who excels in fast pace, upbeat and unpredictable production environments. I am defined as being goal oriented, detail attentive, a leader and a team player who is result driven. I possess great work/business ethic and excellent people skills.

SKILLSET

My immediate skills are in welding, fabrication, production and steel erection. I am experienced in punch press operations, hydraulic sheer operations, industrial grade port-a-band saw operations, the use of power tools, overhead crane operations and hydraulic lifts. I am also skilled and certified to operate multiple forked trucks, front loaders, stand ups, cyclops and boom lifts.

My welding skills include proficiency in Stick Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW), Flux Cord Welding (FCAW), Plasma and TIG Welding (GTAW) on various metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, diamond plate and aluminum.

EXPERIENCE

Welder~Fabricator

MidSouth Machine @ Maintenance (2020)

Aluminum TIG Welding operations for robotic part carrier carts. Custom welding and fabrication of iPad holders and scanner holders for Nissan. MIG Welding operations building robotic stands of various sizes and dimensions for automotive and production robotic welders.

Material Handler

Price Development Group, Nashville, TN (2017)

Responsible for managing lumber yard of German Town Project. Receiving inbound freight, lumber and other various materials. Cross checking and counting of freight, double checking invoice to match load numbers and pallet count. Responsible for scheduling of dumpster pickup and delivery to various site locations.

Welder~Millwright

Wolfe Industrial, LaVergne, TN (2014-2016)

TIG welding operations on multiple conveyor systems and installation related to food production. Stainless pipe fabrication for food production. Structural MIG welding on platforms, heavy machine, pipe, and ceiling trust installation. Building and installation of various mechanical systems via use of hand tools. Multiple forklift operations, driving parts to and from warehouse via flatbed truck and daily safety awareness.

Welder~Fabrication (2012)

Nashville Fabrication, Nashville, TN

Multiple welding applications and production of a range of products from stair cases, hand rails, frames and structural beams to trailers, hitches and tornado shelters on multiple types of metal using Stick Welding and MIG Welding applications. Building of various projects fabricated via blueprint layouts in a timely fashion. Cutting operations using grinders, cutting wheels, plasma cutters, acetylene torches, punch press and stamp press. Loading and unloading of flatbed trucks with inbound materials and outbound finished product. Multiple forklift operations and daily safety awareness.

Welder (2011)

Martinrea Fabco, Springfield, TN

Automotive production involving MIG Welding applications for fast past production and assembly of auto parts. Setup and maintenance of robotic welding machines. Touchup welding of parts not fully welded or with bad welds from robotic production lines. Tack welding of small parts and attachment of nuts and fittings to various parts using MIG welder. Daily safety awareness.

Welder~Tacker (2008-2009)

Trinity Marine Industries, Ashland City, TN

Mass production and fabrication of a variety of national and international barges for different corporations that perform multiple duties. Setup and securing of safety rails around top exterior barges using MIG welding, Stick welding and Flux Cores welding applications. Use of forked trucks and boom lifts to transport materials to boatyard and on and off vessels. Setup and welding of safety scaffold inside interior of barges. Installation and setting of coils inside hull of barges to spec via blueprint. Interior welding to produce air tight pressurized compartments throughout inside of barge. Pipe welding operations and pipe setting operations. Movement of barges to different stages in production line via hydraulic rail cars. Movement of barges to tipping irons via hydraulic rail cars for assistance in preparation and execution of maiden launch of all finished marine vessels. Daily safety awareness.

EDUCATION

Certificate, GED (2004)

Clarksville Center, Clarksville, TN

Score of 680 over 500, 800 being perfect

Real Estate Investing (2007)

Trump University, Chicago, IL

Study of property investing, management and property rehabilitation.

Community rehabilitation and awareness.

Professional showmanship and Entrepreneurship.

Business Management (2007)

Success University, Chicago IL

Knowledge and direction of business management and ownership of a personal business venture.

Entrepreneurship and professionalism.

Welding~Fabrication (2002)

McGavock High School, Donelson, TN

General education and studies. Study of Collision Repair, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Metal cutting involving acetylene torches and accompanied applications and operations.

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