Reginald Tillman

Raleigh, NC *****

919-***-**** adz80e@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Dedicated Welder with twenty years experience offering proficiency in all welding techniques and processes currently used in the field. Prior career placement strengthened skills in blueprint interpretation, fabrication, and machine operation across a diverse platform of industries. A strong work ethic seeks out placement in a company willing to further encourage mastering my craft.

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Welder, Uconn Welding Inc. subcontracting at TT&E Iron and Metal 08/2022 – 12/2022 Charlotte, NC

• After hours maintenance and repair of all heavy duty machinery at environmentally friendly scrap metal recycling facility

• Identify/troubleshoot repair needs and general maintenance in metals processing equipment and corresponding conveyor systems; resolve operational malfunction and updates

• Execute repair of identified issue(s)/defective materials with performing correct welding process

• Join, fabricate, and repair metals by applying appropriate welding techniques

• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine necessary process for repairs, for continued healthy operation of scrap metal recycling machinery

• Inspect previously completed welds to determine structural soundness; repair as see fit

• Utilize proper safety protocol and procedure to ensure precaution and best practice

• Operate forklift, manlift, skid-steer, and scissor lift to see through necessary operations Welder, TT&E Iron and Metal 03/2022 – 08/2022

Garner, NC

• During operations downtime, detect faulty operation of scrap metal equipment; promptly resolve issues with employing and executing appropriate welding processes to return machinery to structurally sound condition

• Daily inspection of facility mill and machinery for cracks, holes, and overall breakdown of welded material; repair as needed with weld buildup

• Fabricate salvaged parts and repurpose rebuilt parts to achieve efficiency and company cost savings, while limiting waste output

• Other duties as delegated by supervisor including non-welding tasks

• TIG/MIG/Stick welding

• Flux core (FCAW) welding

• Pipe welding

• Plasma cutting

• Arc gouging

• Structural welding

• Combination welding

• Weld in flat, horizontally vertically & overhead

• Interpreter of blueprints, drawings, & diagrams

• Machine Operator

• Fabricator

• Strategic Thinker

• Creative Problem Solver

• Dedicated Performer with tremendous ambition

Welder, S.M.T 12/2021 – 02/2022

Raleigh, NC

• On behalf of a sheet metal manufacturing company, built industrial transformer cages using MIG welding process, where finished product was subject to multi-point inspection and cosmetic standards

• Applied TIG welding process to fuse aluminum and stainless steel sub assembly parts

• Layout, fit, and weld metal parts according to blueprint specifications, producing sub-assemblies or assemblies while working independently or as part of a team

• Repaired manufactured mishaps by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and/or reassembling flawed parts

• Positioned and clamped sub assembled parts together utilizing jigs and fixtures for rapid production

• Utilize hand tools, including air grinders and belt sanders, to clean and polish finished product

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace area in policy-compliant condition Mover, Elephant Movers 06/2021 – 12/2021

Raleigh, NC

• Performed leadership role in locally owned and operated moving company, where effective communication and interpersonal skills played a significant function in both team and client relations

• Help prepare and pack customers' personal items to prevent damage during transit, handling client property safely and efficiently

• Operated moving truck cautiously to deliver client property to destination without damage, extending qualities of accountability and dependability

• Used proper bending and lifting techniques to transport heavy items without injury Construction Laborer, Staff Zone 11/2019 – 06/2021 Raleigh, NC

• Attend a variety of workplace environments and jobsites to assist in the orderly function of construction projects and operations

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization

• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and machinery

• Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies First Class Welder, Strum Contracting Company 09/2015 – 07/2018 Baltimore, MD

• Primarily focused on the structural soundness and safety of structural steel elements in bridges and pipelines, on behalf of national infrastructure contractor company

• At the direction of state inspectors, repair, renew, and reinforce bridge breakdown and weaknesses from normal wear and tear over time

• Fabricated structural beams to place 10-ton ring jacks for bridge bearing replacement

• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air gouging and grinder to meet quality standards

• Weld schedule 80’’ pipe using combination process TIG root and 7018 Cap off

• Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead for bridge welding processes

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

North American Trade School, July 2014 – December 2015 Windsor Mill, MD

CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS D.1.1, D.1.5

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