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Levi Strader

Roxboro

Summary

Detail-oriented welder skilled in welding techniques, safety compliance, and equipment operation. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to ensure timely project completion and maintain a safe work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Strader Welding
Roxboro
12.2019 - Current
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace following safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and skid steers

Steel Cutter and Handler

Tri-State Steel
Reidsville
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Operated cutting machines to prepare steel for production processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to align cutting schedules with production goals.
  • Complied with safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Organized and cleaned work area to enhance operational efficiency at Tri-State Steel.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in the machine or process related to material handling or tooling issues.
  • Cut steel stock to specified dimensions using cutting torches, mechanical shears, and other metal-cutting tools.
  • Safely moved heavy objects using overhead cranes, jibs or forklifts when necessary.
  • Set up and operated fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses.

Landscaper

Clayton's Lawn & Landscape
Roxboro
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated landscaping equipment for effective lawn maintenance and yard care.
  • Installed flower beds and shrubs to enhance property aesthetics and curb appeal.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to promote healthy growth and maintain appearance.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete landscaping projects on schedule.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during use.
  • Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
  • Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.

Farm Hand

Ole Oak Enterprises LLC
Providence
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in livestock care and feeding schedules for various animals.
  • Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Operated a skid steer.
  • Assisted in building fences.

Education

Welding Technology Diploma; Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology Diploma - Welding And HVAC

Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Person High School
Roxboro, NC
05-2023

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Welding techniques
  • Equipment operation
  • Fabrication skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Material handling
  • Measurement tools

References

  • Amber Ramirez , Office Manager Tri-State Steel (336-382-5861)
  • Brett Hurdle, Owner Clayton & Hurdle Disposal (336-592-0895)
  • Colby Clayton, Owner Clayton's Lawn & Landscape (336-504-6422)

Timeline

Steel Cutter and Handler

Tri-State Steel
05.2024 - 07.2025

Landscaper

Clayton's Lawn & Landscape
06.2023 - 08.2023

Farm Hand

Ole Oak Enterprises LLC
05.2020 - 09.2021

Welder

Strader Welding
12.2019 - Current

Welding Technology Diploma; Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology Diploma - Welding And HVAC

Rockingham Community College

High School Diploma -

Person High School
Levi Strader