Clarence B. Howard III ***********@*****.***
**** *** ***** **** *******, IL 60411 Phone: 708-***-****
OBJECTIVE: I am an experienced Certified Welder. I have on the job experience, knowledge and the education to be very effective in the job field. I am looking to secure a challenging position in an industrial company which will allow me to provide your company with outstanding production and dedication to customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION: Westwood College of Technology Calumet City, IL
Bachelor Computer Science GPA: 3.8 Graduate July 2012.
Economic Development welding school Ford Hgts, IL
Mig, Arc certified, Graduated 2005 GPA: 4.0
Bloom Trail High School 1989 - 1993
• SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS: I am a certified Mig, Arc, andPlasma welder, forklift certified, Hazmat certified, read / write blueprints, Trainer, operate robotic welding equipment, computer technician. Able to read Squares, Tape measures, Fillet & Undercut Gauges, etc.
Experience in operating heavy equipment, 20FT man-lift, Remote overhead crane, Forklift (Gas, Stand-up, Elec.), Bobcat, and Brake presses.
• Basic hydraulic maintenance, pneumatic maintenance, gear train / gear box maintenance and basic crane maintenance
• * Certified Welder* Mig, Metal -core, Flux-core, Stick (6010, 6013, 7018, 7024), Carbon Arc, Excellent team player.
• Pay attention to Detail
• Ability to multi task
• Great people skills.
• Experience in reviewing Welder Repair work to insure compliance to established work practices
• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Experience in managing the practice of safety in the work placeT1 Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Oxy-Acetylene, Plasma, etc.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
The Levy Company February 2011 to December 2011
Portage, IN – Operations
Truck Drive, Haul slag material for bedding plant orders. Lube Tech, perform preventive maintenance on Cat equipment such as, Loader, Dump trucks, Pot hauler. Weld equipment using Metal – core, Flux – core and Stick ( 7024, 6013 ).
The Network Reserve (Dawn CO.) September 2010 to January 2011
Maintenance mechanic Manteno, IL
Operates oxyacetylene mig and electric arc welding machines in cutting and welding structural steel beams, columns, plates, flooring, brackets, etc.; follows blueprints in doing structural or major mechanical repair work. . Inspect, repair & troubleshoot machinery. Replace hydraulic pumps & hoses, maintain mechanical equipment.Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Blue’s Technology January 2009 to July 2010
Computer Technician Homewood, IL
Repair and builds PC to specifications, remove viruses & spy ware, backup files, install operating systems. Configure workstations and local area networks. Install or repair Windows computers with standardized applications and networking software.
Ameriforce Crafts & service June 2007 to May 2009
Jeffersonville, IN - Moss point, Ms - Welder / Steel fitter
First class welder / steel fitter with the abilities to build and
repair Navy battle ships and barges. Arc welding, blue prints, layouts, schematics, drawings, custom fitting and layouts in steel fabrication. Ability to operate robotic welding
equipment.
Concord Steel August 2004 to October 2007 Chicago Heights, IL
Welder / steel fitter
Proven abilities to weld on a variety of different materials, both light
and heavy gauge. Certified for thickness and butt fillet welding in
accordance with AWSD1.1-2004 and Concord steel Company. Mig weld and do layouts for counterweight boxes for massive cranes and caterpillar fork trucks using sixteen gauge wire, trained employees.
saw the fabrication, quality, and production of structural components, such as crane counterweights, heavy equipment counterweights, elevator weights, etc. I possess solid knowledge in metal fabrication.
Spherion May 2002 to June 2004 Frankfort, IL
Welder / Forklift driver
Proven ability to weld on a variety of different material, both light and
heavy gauge. Skilled in shipping and receiving, order picking and handle
material and equipment.
Royce Group August 1998 to November 2001 Frankfort, IL
Welder / Forklift driver Mig weld dumpsters vertical, read blue prints for custom fittings. Load and unload trailers, order picking, material handler
Roadway Express Sauk Village, IL
Dockman March1993 to June 1998
Load and unload trailers by computer scan, RF scanning cycle, inspect inventory, sit down forklift and stand up. Forklift certified, haze-mate certified.