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WELDER
Professional Summary

Dedicated Welder Fabricator offering 40 plus years of expertise in working with all types of materials to manufacture top-notch quality 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. 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. Excellent safety record.

Skills
  • Wire feed machines
  • Manual dexterity
  • Structural welding
  • Expertise in Wire Feed Machines
  • Special Alloys
  • Welding
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Fabrication
  • MIG welding professional
  • Organization
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Project organization
  • Relationship development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Pipe fitting
  • Piranha iron work
  • Valve Repairs
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Project Management
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Shears,breaks,presses,and many other types of equipment.
  • Team Bonding
  • Supervision
  • Communications
  • Team management
  • Operational improvement
  • Blueprints and schematics
Work History
Welder, 04/2017 to Current
Lci Industries – Goshen, IN
  • Welded various types of connections using welder to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
  • Diagnosed and performed repairs for kingpins and there components.
  • Prepared wire welding equipment to perform advanced critical welds.
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
  • Prepared wire welding equipment to perform precise welds to print specs.
  • Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
  • Created high-quality welds using different settings.
  • Disassembled, corrected and reassembled defective components.
  • Changed wire, gas tanks and tools to meet different production demands.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld multiple parts safely and efficiently.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component partsto achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work pieces.
Fabricator/Welder/Production Supervisor, 03/2005 to 02/2017
Abtrex Industries Inc. – South Bend, IN
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of steel for the weld shop.
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Revitalized work areas operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Repaired several types of equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing the office personnel of machinery failures.
  • Executed physical relocation of welding facility, including design of floor plans, wiring and furnishing placement while maintaining transitional efficiency.
  • Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Diagnosed and performed repairs for products before they when't to the lining shop.
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Welded various types of connections using rollers and positioners to complete the fabrication of tanks ,pipes and flanges.
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Monitored several employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
  • Observed hydro static and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Fabricated structural forms, including pressure vessels and boiler components.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work pieces.
  • Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
  • Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
  • Achieved goal of on-time shipments by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Evaluated team member performance every job to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment efficiency, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
  • Supervised work on several jobs, including high volume tanks and vessels.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Supervised all production phases, including setup and welding.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Communicated with [Type] team members to keep project on schedule.
Set-up TechnicianIndustrial Metal Fabrication Inc. – South Bend, IN
Education
GEDMishawaka High School - Mishawaka, IN
Welding Technology/blue Print ReadingIvy Tech Community College of Indiana - South Bend, iN
  • Graduated in Top 5% of Class
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Lci Industries
  • Abtrex Industries Inc.
  • Industrial Metal Fabrication Inc.

School Attended

  • Mishawaka High School
  • Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Job Titles Held:

  • Welder
  • Fabricator/Welder/Production Supervisor
  • Set-up Technician

Degrees

  • GED
    Welding Technology/blue Print Reading

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