Justin Leach
Mooresboro
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented welder and fabricator with extensive hands-on experience in MIG and TIG Welding across construction and fabrication environments. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, and assembling metal components to meet precise specifications. Proven ability to perform high-quality welds on a variety of metals while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. Experienced in conducting quality inspections, troubleshooting welding issues, and maintaining welding equipment to ensure reliable performance. Known for strong work ethic, effective communication, and commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment while supporting efficient project completion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder and Fabricator
Keystone Construction Inc
Gaffney
05.2023 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to complete diverse construction projects, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Trained new welders on proper techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team skill levels and safety awareness.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards and promote workplace safety culture.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Communicated with project managers regarding project timelines and welding specifications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, contributing to the overall integrity of machinery and equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Obtained certification to ensure compliance with industry standards for structural and pipe welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chase High School
Forest City, NC05-2023
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Aluminum welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Brass welding
- Cast iron welding
- Pipe welding
- Weld testing
- Weld inspections
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural fabrication
- Fabrication
- Welding equipment operation
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Welding safety procedures
- Welder qualification test
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Pipe welding
Timeline
Welder and Fabricator
Keystone Construction Inc
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chase High School