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, NC06-2025
High School Diploma -
Person High School
Roxboro, NC05-2023
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