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MIG WELDER/FABRICATION SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Certified Welder specializing in various work. Highly proficient in MIG welding and able to use other techniques. Bringing 18 years of experience. Competent in maintaining equipment and tools, as well as preparing surfaces, finishing products and repairing defects. Safety-oriented and hardworking professional with advanced abilities in MIG welding. Proactive in protecting components from distortion and efficiently producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in MIG and, ARC welding. Certified Welder accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. Results-oriented, high-energy welding professional with heavy equipment and weld measuring experience. Dedicated Welder Fabricator offering eighteen years of expertise in working with numerous materials to manufacture top-notch products. Talented in reading work orders and technical drawings to determine project specifications and layout. Driven to work with efficiency and precision to increase production output while reducing waste. Expert in communicating with teammates and supervisors to provide smooth operations. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Work History
Company Name - MIG Welder/Fabrication SpecialistCity, State11/2019 - Current
  • Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
  • Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring and other techniques.
  • Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
  • Worked on freight car and forklift products, producing .
  • Prepared mig welding equipment to perform work.
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with torches and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish.
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding,
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Company Name - Freight Car Repairer (Carman)City, State06/2016 - 11/2019
  • Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
  • Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
  • Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Worked frequently with freight cars and air systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility.
  • Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
  • Installed replacement parts and components .
  • Used power and hand tools to complete repairs to freight cars .
  • Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring and other techniques.
  • Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization and equipment longevity.
  • Welded various types of freight cars using MIG welders and arc welders to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
Company Name - Labor WorkerCity, State04/2010 - 06/2015
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
  • Closely inspected parts to ensure cleanliness and free of contaminants.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
  • Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
  • Maintained counts and lifts, shifts and stocks materials and parts.
  • Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
Company Name - MIG WelderCity, State11/2005 - 10/2009
  • Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
  • Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring and other techniques.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Skills
  • Fast-learner
  • Structural welding
  • Fabrication
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Manual dexterity
  • Adept in precision and measuring tools
  • Completed apprenticeship at Norfolk Southern Bellevue,OH
  • MIG welding
  • ARC Welding
  • Certified Welder
  • Power and hand tools
  • Basic math and measuring aptitude
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Strong mechanical skills
  • Forklift and HAZMAT certified
Education
05/1995Crestline High SchoolCityHigh School Diploma
10/2015Norfolk Southern Training CenterCityWelding Certification: Freight Car Repairman (Carman)
10/2018Norfolk & Southern CityFreight Car Repair Journeyman: Freight Car Repair
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Crestline High School
  • Norfolk Southern Training Center
  • Norfolk & Southern

Job Titles Held:

  • MIG Welder/Fabrication Specialist
  • Freight Car Repairer (Carman)
  • Labor Worker
  • MIG Welder

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Welding Certification : Freight Car Repairman (Carman)
    Freight Car Repair Journeyman : Freight Car Repair

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