KENNETH MAYS
Rocky Point,North Carolina
Summary
- I'm a welder/ fabricator with over a decade of the following welding experience:
- Steel GTAW, SMAW, GMAW
- Aluminum GTAW, GMAW w/ Push-Pull gun
- Stainless GTAW, SMAW, GMAW
- Blueprint reading
- Rigging and signaling for cranes
- Forklift/ Lull operation
- Man lift operation
- Osha 30 certification
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of the "Specialty Crew"
Gulfstream Steel and Supply
01.2025 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Foreman/ Welder/ Fabricator
L.J. Metal Works
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for various projects in the field and shop
- Complete jobs to customers satisfaction in a timely manner
- Direct other members of the team according to blueprints and team strengths
- Completed all range of jobs from simple rails and gates to staircases and whole structures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Lead Welder/ Head Builder
Bradford Products
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Read blueprints and lead workers to build stainless steel vessels according to plan. Communicated with other departments accordingly (plumbing/electrical etc.) to ensure completion of deadlines. Was the lead on various installations to preform craning, fabrication, welding, and some plumbing.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Developed detailed construction plans and organized required materials to maintain productivity.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Education
Welding Classes -
Cape Fear Community College
General Diploma - undefined
Heide Trask Senior High School
Rocky Point, NC01.2006
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Knowledge of Power Tools and Hand Tools
- Communication Skills
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Project management
- Department organization
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Staff development
- Quality control
- Task delegation
- Priority management
Timeline
Supervisor of the "Specialty Crew"
Gulfstream Steel and Supply
01.2025 - Current
Foreman/ Welder/ Fabricator
L.J. Metal Works
10.2022 - Current
Lead Welder/ Head Builder
Bradford Products
01.2016 - 10.2021
General Diploma - undefined
Heide Trask Senior High School
Welding Classes -
Cape Fear Community College