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FABRICATION SPECIALIST
Summary

Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Results-focused [Industry] professional with strength in [Skill], [Task] and [Task]. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise] knowledge to promote [Result]. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Skills
  • Mechanics
  • Welding equipment
  • Job order prioritization
  • Job inspections
  • Material prepping
  • Measurements
  • Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams and drawings
  • Accuracy
  • Crane and hoist equipment operation
  • Brazing ability
  • Welding tool operation
  • Drilling and tapping skills
  • Skilled metal worker
  • Machining familiarity
  • Expertise in frame prep
  • MS Office
  • Microsoft Office
Experience
Fabrication Specialist
East Peoria, ILCaterpillar/Oct 2018 to Current
  • Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
  • Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Maintained and regularly inspected fabricating machines, hydraulic press brakes and [Type] equipment.
  • Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe work environment.
  • Inserted and positioned materials and clamped, spliced and fitted parts using hand and power tools.
  • Set up and operated greasing equipment to grease components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.
  • Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
  • Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from foreman and senior assemblers.
  • Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Welder
Roanoke, ILParsons Corporation/Mar 2018 to Sep 2018
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
  • Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
  • Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
  • Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Strengthened workflow by accurately welding [Type], [Type] and [Type] connections.
  • Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
Welder
Peoria, ILG&D Integrated/Aug 2017 to Mar 2018
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
  • Dismantled and assembled wellhead equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
  • Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
  • Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
  • Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Strengthened workflow by accurately welding [Type], [Type] and [Type] connections.
  • Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
Fabrication Welder
Chillicothe, ILChillicothe Metal Company Inc./Oct 2016 to Jul 2017
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Applied safety procedures for machines, including e-stops and pinch points.
  • Checked cut length frequently for any deviation in cut length specs.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Studied equipment and [Type] tools to determine project specifications based on metallurgy, [Type] and [Type] welding techniques.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Used [Tool] to cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes to accurate dimensions.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
  • Strengthened workflow by accurately welding [Type], [Type] and [Type] connections.
  • Welded [Type] materials using [Tool], continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
  • Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
  • Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Safely ignited torches and [Tool] while closely monitoring surroundings to effectively complete [Type] projects.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
  • Examined [Type] equipment for defects and compared findings to blueprints, deciding on courses of best action for safety and cost.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
Education and Training
Journeyman Welder 2: Welding TechnologyMidwest Technical Institute - East PeoriaMar 2018East Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science: Electronic EngineeringDeVry UniversityDowners Grove, IL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Caterpillar
  • Parsons Corporation
  • G&D Integrated
  • Chillicothe Metal Company Inc.

School Attended

  • Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria
  • DeVry University

Job Titles Held:

  • Fabrication Specialist
  • Welder
  • Fabrication Welder

Degrees

  • Journeyman Welder 2 : Welding Technology
    Bachelor of Science : Electronic Engineering

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