AARON BELL

• Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
• Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
• Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions
• Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together
• Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders
• Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames
• Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

• Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
• Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
• Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
• Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
• Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.

welded on nuclear submarines. Rhoades has a contract with the U.S. Navy!

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
• Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
• Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
• Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.