Tunstall Jefferson
Benson
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Welder/Fabricator with extensive experience at Knapheide, excelling in MIG welding and mechanical blueprint reading. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through timely service body installations and effective teamwork. Strong electrical knowledge complements hands-on expertise, ensuring high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Committed to safety and excellence in every project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction General Laborer
Tunstall Construction Company
Clayton
01.2020 - Current
- Tasked with renovating houses, from assisting with carpentry, to flooring, and to painting.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for various construction tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment on-site.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople in completing specialized construction tasks as needed.
Truck Bed Installer/Fabricator
Knapheide
Garner
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Removing truck beds from the frame and replacing them with a service body in a timely fashion
- General repairs and wiring knowledge
- Welding service bodies to the main truck frame
- Read and follow mechanical blueprint instructions
Welder/Fabricator
Pcx
Clayton
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Welder/Fabricator Experience with MIG welding, positions( 4f and 3f mainly)
- Electrical Assembler with experience in the industrial setting
- Assembly of skid-based materials, and welding on ¼ inch steel tube
- Experience with operating a crane with a coworker in unison to move a large structure
- Assembly of a skid-based structure following blueprint specs
General Laborer
Handpicked Nursery
04.2020 - 12.2022
- General Laborer (Packaging, Construction, Landscaping)
- Advanced understanding and usage of various power tools, such as drills, saws, chainsaws, and others
- Experienced heavy equipment driver, including a Skidsteer, Excavator, Dumptruck and a Tractor with multiple attachments such as an auger, backhoe, bucket, and forks.
- Tasked with miscellaneous duties and responsibilities around the site, such as grading, trench digging, greenhouse assembly, and disassembly.
Education
Associates - Business Administration
Wake Tech
05-2025
Welding Certificate -
Johnston Community College
05-2022
Skills
- Welding
- MIG
- TIG
- Electrical Knowledge
- Pre-wired Electrical Components
- Mini Transformers
- Blueprint Reading
- Oxy-Acetylene Torch
- Stick Welding
- Cutting Tools
- Plasma Cutter
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Heavy Machinery
- General Labor
- Automobile Delivery
- Welding techniques
- Mechanical blueprint reading
- Service body installation
- Electrical assembly
- Power tool operation
- Vehicle inspection
- General maintenance
- Time management
Languages
- German
- English, Native
Certification
4G and 5G AWS Certificate
Timeline
Truck Bed Installer/Fabricator
Knapheide
06.2024 - 10.2025
Welder/Fabricator
Pcx
01.2023 - 06.2024
General Laborer
Handpicked Nursery
04.2020 - 12.2022
Construction General Laborer
Tunstall Construction Company
01.2020 - Current
Associates - Business Administration
Wake Tech
Welding Certificate -
Johnston Community College