Enthusiastic Entry level Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Have 1 year of welding experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabrication Welder
American Fabricators Inc.
New Bern, North Carolina
01.2025 - Current
,Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
Made 10 down rails, 13 straight rails.I have also worked on structural eye beams
Cashier
Harris Teeter
New Bern, North Carolina
07.2024 - 12.2024
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Assembly Line Worker
Amazon
Portsmouth, VA
12.2022 - 04.2023
Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
Maintained accurate records of product counts and materials used during assemblies.
Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Assisted in the set up and operation of welding equipment, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders and other tools.
Developed skills in MIG, TIG, stick arc and flux-cored welding processes.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
Grinded surfaces to prepare them for welding operations according to specified requirements.
Learned safety protocols related to operating high voltage machines.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Completed certifications in basic Shield Metal Arc Welding procedures.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
11-2024
High School Diploma -
West Craven Highschool
Vanceboro, NC
04-2021
Skills
Stick welding
MIG welding
Layout and fitting
Critical thinking
Blueprint Reading
Shaping and cutting
TIG Welding
Vertical welding
Horizontal welding
Personal protective equipment
Precision measuring tools
Fabrication
Affiliations
Completed fillet weld in all 4g positions, using Mig, Tig and Stick
Completed open groove in all 4g positions also using Mig, Tig, and Stick
Accomplishments
Completed fillet weld in all 4g positions, using Mig, Tig and Stick
Completed open groove in all 4g positions also using Mig, Tig, and Stick
Laid my root weld for flat, horizontal and vertical on my first try.With Mig and Stick.
Certification
Welding Level one through NCCER's National Credentialing and Certification program
Welding Level two through NCCER's National Credentialing and Certification program
References
Gary Sanders 252-773-1134
Deasia 252-671-9752
Education and Training
Assisted in the setup and operation of welding equipment, including torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other tools.
Developed skills in MIG, TIG, stick arc, and flux-cored welding processes.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
Ground surfaces to prepare them for welding operations according to specified requirements.
Learned safety protocols related to operating high-voltage machines.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.