Welding Supervisor & Maintenance Technician

Donald McPherson

Beaumont, TX *****

Professional Summary

Experienced Welding Supervisor and Maintenance Technician with over 10 years of experience in welding, metal fabrication, forklift operations, shipping and receiving, and construction. Skilled in MIG welding, aluminum fabrication, CO installation, equipment maintenance, welding inspections, and quality control. Strong background in supervising welding teams, coordinating daily production activities, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Professional Experience

Transfer / Maintenance Technician

American Welding and Gas – Beaumont, TX

2024 – Present

Perform CO installation and assist with gas transfer operations.

Install, connect, and maintain CO systems and related equipment.

Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.

Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and completing necessary repairs.

Handle and transfer materials and equipment while following workplace safety procedures.

Support daily maintenance activities and ensure equipment is functioning properly.

Welding Shift Supervisor

Global Pallet Services – Beaumont, TX

May 2019 – 2024

Supervised morning-shift welding operations, overseeing welders and daily fabrication activities.

Performed MIG welding primarily on aluminum pallets, with additional experience in Stick welding.

Oversaw aluminum pallet fabrication, assembly, and welding operations.

Conducted welding inspections and quality checks to ensure finished products met required standards.

Monitored welding techniques, workmanship, and overall production quality.

Coordinated daily work assignments and ensured welding projects were completed accurately and efficiently.

Operated forklifts to move, load, unload, and organize materials throughout the facility.

Managed yard operations, including material handling, storage, and organization.

Assisted with shipping and receiving operations.

Maintained a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Construction Laborer / Demolition Helper

Lee Enterprises – Beaumont, TX

March 2018 – April 2019

Assisted construction crews with demolition and removal of existing office buildings and structures.

Performed general construction labor, including material handling, debris removal, and site cleanup.

Assisted with the use of hand and power tools during demolition projects.

Loaded, unloaded, and transported construction materials and equipment.

Maintained clean and organized work areas to support safe operations.

Worked alongside construction crews to complete assigned projects.

Education

College Coursework in Welding

Lee College – Huntsville, TX

Additional Welding Coursework – Beaumont, TX

Technical Skills

MIG Welding – Aluminum Fabrication

Stick Welding – Working Knowledge

Welding Supervision & Team Leadership

Metal Fabrication

Welding Inspection & Quality Control

CO System Installation

Gas Transfer Operations

Industrial Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Inspection & Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Forklift Operation – 10+ Years

Shipping & Receiving – 10+ Years

Yard Operations & Material Handling

Construction & Demolition

Production Operations & Shift Coordination

Workplace Safety Procedures

Material Storage & Organization

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