Experienced with reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics to perform precise welds. Utilizes MIG and TIG welding skills to ensure strong, durable joins on various projects. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Class Welder
PowerSecure
09.2021 - Current
Collaborated with team members for efficient project completion, meeting deadlines and maintaining a strong work ethic.
Reviewed weld requirements from weld prints.
Enhanced workplace safety by keeping work areas clean and free of hazards at all times.
Verified tool and equipment installation.
Demonstrated expertise in various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding for diverse projects.
Assisted with the training of new welders, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to enhance their skills.
Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Concrete Laborer/Concrete Finisher
Ferrell Concrete
06.2020 - 09.2021
Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 150 pounds.
Contributed to client satisfaction by maintaining a professional demeanor and consistently delivering high-quality workmanship.
Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
Structural Welder
Engineered Steel Products
09.2019 - 09.2021
Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Ensured structural integrity for new construction projects by performing precise welds according to engineering specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Asheboro, NC
06-2017
Skills
Pipe welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Structural welding
Flux-cored arc welding
Gas metal arc welding
Cutting processes
Welding inspection
Blueprint reading
Equipment maintenance
Critical thinking
Equipment Repair
Health and safety
Crane operation
First aid training
Shielded metal arc welding
Welder maintenance
Stick welding
Maintenance and repairs
Accomplishments
Worked in family business disassembling old HVAC units at young age to purchase first vehicle
Maintained and fixed personal vehicles
Got first responder certified for first aid at workplace
Being an active member in company's safety committee who brought attention and solutions to safety concerns
Bought run down home and remodeled it
Interests
Live music
Building firearms
Pets
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Strategy Games
I like working with my hands and fixing things
Gardening
Timeline
2nd Class Welder
PowerSecure
09.2021 - Current
Concrete Laborer/Concrete Finisher
Ferrell Concrete
06.2020 - 09.2021
Structural Welder
Engineered Steel Products
09.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Uwharrie Charter Academy
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