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Christopher Weaver

Greensboro

Summary

Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Imperial Brown, skilled in MIG welding and metal fabrication. Proven ability to train apprentices in safety and operational procedures while enhancing equipment performance through diligent maintenance. Recognized for effectively repairing heavy-duty machinery and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong communicator dedicated to excellence in welding operations.

Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Imperial Brown
Salisbury
12.2023 - Current
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.

Welder / Maintenance

Hubbell Industrial Controls
Greensboro
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Organized training sessions on topics such as fair housing laws and maintenance procedures for staff members.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws governing landscape maintenance operations.
  • Inspected airports facilities on a regular basis to identify any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
  • Scheduled regular maintenance activities for laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Verified operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Performed light maintenance activities such as lubricating moving parts of machines.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on lab equipment used in the transformer testing process.
  • Performed maintenance and repair of armored vehicles, including checking engine oil levels, tire pressure and brakes.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding

Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
08-2005

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Arc welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Welding safety
  • Blueprint reading

Timeline

Welder

Imperial Brown
12.2023 - Current

Welder / Maintenance

Hubbell Industrial Controls
01.2017 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Welding

Piedmont Community College
Christopher Weaver