Welding Maintenance

Darin Leopold

**** ***** ***. • El Campo, TX ****7 • 979-***-**** • ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time position in welding fabrication in an organization that utilizes my skill set and has career growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Extensive knowledge in welding and metal fabrication

• Strong ability and extensive knowledge of common welding processes, uses of jigs and template equipment, and physical dexterity for welding and fabrication procedures

• Experience in directing shop activities and ensuring product quality for customers

EDUCATION

Victoria College, Industrial Trade School, Victoria, TX December 2006

Advanced Certificate in Welding, GPA 3.02

Relevant Coursework: Machine Shop Mathematics, Blueprint Reading and Sketching, Advanced Pipe Welding, Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lamco Feeders, Inc., El Campo, TX September 2003 - October 2012

Shop Foreman

• Fabricated orders daily using Metal Inert Gas welds to produce 15 different custom products

• Developed and manufactured five new feeder products from design to market

• Performed weekly inventory check of over 100 parts and materials to ensure adequate stock levels

• Responsible for training and on-boarding twelve new employees of all experience levels

• Directed and delegated assignments to shop employees to ensure quality of products

• Executed set up and maintenance of CNC Break Press and Sheet Metal Shear

• Interacted with clients through face-to-face interaction and email to collect orders

• Scheduled daily tasks for shop to ensure delivery dates were met

• Delivered, set up products, and performed maintenance for client group

South Texas Fencing, El Campo, TX September 2006 – October 2012

Part-Time Welder

• Performed pipe welds to construct cattle and deer proof fences for large scale properties

• Assisted management in directing and delegating work assignments

Gadeke Brothers Farms, El Campo, TX January 2001 - August 2003

Farm Help

• Performed maintenance and repairs on equipment netting over half a million dollars

• Operated equipment daily to ensure efficient harvesting of agricultural assets

SKILLS

• Expert Metal Inert Gas Welder

• Proficient in Stick Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

• All forms of Assembly, Layout, and Jig & Non-Jig Fabrication

• Safely operate any gas or non-gas welding device

• Operating plasma cutter and, oxyacetylene cutting and welding

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