Seth Layne
Mooresville
Summary
Detail-oriented Fabrication Welder skilled in MIG and TIG welding, blueprint interpretation, and equipment maintenance. Committed to ensuring quality welds and improving workflow efficiency. Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
hendrick motorsports
Concord
07.2024 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and requirements.
- Operated welding equipment and tools to complete fabrication tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
race mechanic
restoautoworks
Davidson
03.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts, including engines, brakes, and transmissions.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed work to ensure high standards were met.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Welder
H5 steel solutions
Harrisburg
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated MIG and TIG welding machines for various steel fabrications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
MIG Welder
ITW
steele creek
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding tasks.
- Inspected welds for quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained and repaired welding tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Filled gaps between parts using various types of filler materials such as fluxes, rods, wires and alloys.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete complex projects efficiently within deadlines.
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Organized tools, supplies and equipment at the end of each shift.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickory Ridge High School
Harrisburg Nc06-2021
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Weld inspection
- Metal fabrication
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Problem solving
- Safety protocols
- ISO 3834 quality requirements
- Team collaboration
- Production
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Equipment management
- Workflow efficiency
- Effective communication
- Quality control
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
hendrick motorsports
07.2024 - Current
Welder
H5 steel solutions
01.2024 - 07.2024
MIG Welder
ITW
12.2022 - 01.2024
race mechanic
restoautoworks
03.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hickory Ridge High School