Quality Welder & CDL Driver with Steel Experience

Markell Taylor Jr

Houston, TX ***** 225-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Self-motivated and flexible, Markell is eager to learn and always ready to work, whether on his own or in a team setting. Markell is a quality-focused welder with experience in Stick, MIG, and flux-core welding, blueprint reading, and machine troubleshooting. Reliable and disciplined, with a proven ability to meet production goals and maintain safety standards. Currently working as a flatbed truck driver for Maverick Transportation and earned a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in December 2024.

Education

Bossier Parish Community College – Bossier City, LA

TD Welding Program Completed December 2022

Natchitoches Central High School – Natchitoches, LA

High School Diploma (Jumpstart Career Pathway) December 2021

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Earned December 2024

Experience

Flatbed Driver Maverick Transportation

December 2024 – Present

Operate flatbed truck to safely transport materials across assigned routes.

Ensure loads are properly secured and meet DOT safety standards.

Maintain accurate logs and demonstrate professional customer service.

Press Operator Weyerhaeuser

September 2022 – December 2024

Operated and monitored sawmill and planer mill machine centers to maintain production levels.

Adjusted material flow to meet quality and quantity standards.

Assisted maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs.

Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Supported overall production flow across multiple machine centers.

Structural Welder Adelphi Construction

June 2022 – August 2022

Performed MIG, TIG, and stick welding on structural components and beams.

Prepared and assembled materials based on blueprints and measurements.

Used grinders and saws for material preparation and finishing.

Inspected and tested welds for quality and accuracy.

Maintained welding tools and ensured safety compliance.

Maintenance Welder Winfield Correctional Center

September 2021 – June 2022

Performed welding and fabrication for facility maintenance and construction.

Worked from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.

Repaired and supported building structures, including framing and roofing.

Selected correct welding processes and settings for each job.

Skills

CDL (Earned December 2024)

Flatbed Truck Driving

MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding

Blueprint Reading & Fabrication

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Machine Operation (Sawmill/Planer)

Safety & Quality Control

Material Handling & Rigging

Time Management & Teamwork

Contact this candidate