ME. Fabrications and InstalationJanuary 2015 to CurrentWelder, Fabricator
Aviston, ILLaid out, fitted and fabricated metal components. Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type. Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures. Adjusted the weld machines to the correct settings prior to weld applications. Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges. Read blue prints, drove scissor lift, laid out and cut metal. Traveled out of state to job sites, worked 21 days on 10 days at home. Want a job closer to home.
FabricatorAugust 2013 to January 2014Welder
Mt. Vernon, ILl Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints. l Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints. l Worked on Parts for Ford, producing 30 parts per 13 hour shift l Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers. l Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions. l Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues. l Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. l Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Big 3 PrecisionMarch 2003 to July 2012Welder
Centralia Mt. Vernon, ILl Worked on Automobile Racks, producing 10-15 parts per 8-10 hour shift l Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers. l Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions. l Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues. l Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding. l Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. l Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts. l Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints. l Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding. l Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance. l Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts. l Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible. l Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints. l Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces. l Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. l Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. l Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines. l Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools. l Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion. l Worked on Locomotives, producing one parts per week l Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers. l Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions. l Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues. l Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding. l Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. l Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts. l Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints. l Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding. l Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance. l Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts. l Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible. l Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. l Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces. l Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. l Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
