KODY WALDORF

Wartrace, TN ***** 931-***-**** adxzq7@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Seasoned Welder with 4 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets.

Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

SKILLS

Brake Press Operation

Sub-Arc Welding

Stick Welding

Pipe Welding

Flux Core (FCAW) Welding

Overhead Welding Position

Edge Joining

Welding Techniques

Surface Material Preparation

Vertical Welding

Power Tools Operation

Solder Application

Stainless Steel Metal Welding

Hand and Power Tool Operation

Attention to Detail

Torch Installation

Straightedge Measurements

Workpiece Measurements

Gas Flow Adjustments

Equipment Selection

Flat Welding Position

Sheet Metal Fabrication

EXPERIENCE

03/2016 to 03/2018 Welder

Cooper Steel Shelbyville, TN

Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.

Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.

Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames. Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.

Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.

Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.

Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.

Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments. 07/2019 to 09/2021 Roofer

Bunn Roofing Wartrace, TN

Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.

Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment. Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials. Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.

Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles. Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.

Maintained knowledge of single ply and built-up service and repair. Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations. 04/2021 to 10/2021 Assembly Line Worker

Morelli Shelbyville, TN

Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.

Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly. Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs. Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.

Recognized defective material and reported issues to management. Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.

Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.

Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.

Lubricated and wiped machines and tools to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.

Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.

Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.

Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components. Cleared line area of debris to present clean work area for next shift. Placed finished products in completed box in preparation for packing and distribution.

Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.

Operated electrical, hydraulic and air-activated hand tools to of plant production.

01/2022 to 04/2022 Welder

CST Winchester, TN

Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.

Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.

Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.

Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials. Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.

Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames. Soldered together metal components using soldering iron to assemble or repair fabricated products on assembly line.

Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.

Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.

Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Strengthened workflow by accurately welding various connection types. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

05/2014 High School Diploma

Cascade High School Wartrace, TN

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