Aaron Lyons
Southaven,MS
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding as well as customer services. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
RiteHite
Horn Lake, MS
07.2023 - Current
- At RiteHite, I work as a welder specializing in constructing loading docks for semi-trucks. Using blueprints as a guide, I carefully fabricate and assemble these structures with precision and close attention to detail. The work is highly meticulous and demands a steady hand, technical expertise, and a focus on quality to ensure every weld meets the highest standards for durability and performance in industrial settings.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
Dj and Customer Service
Skate odyssey
Horn Lake, MS
03.2023 - 04.2023
- At Skate Odyssey, I served as a DJ, curating music to create an exciting atmosphere for skaters, while also managing skate and prize sales. This role required excellent customer service skills, ensuring every guest felt welcome and had a great experience. Whether engaging with customers to help them choose skates, handling prize redemptions, or keeping the energy high with music, I was dedicated to creating a fun and memorable environment for everyone.
- Monitored crowd reactions and adjusted set lists accordingly to keep them engaged.
- Provided technical support when needed, troubleshooting any issues that arose during live events.
- Drafted invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
- Communicated with venue owners to determine music preferences, scheduling and anticipated event attendance.
- Interacted with audiences during shows by talking about upcoming songs or taking requests.
- Organized and prepared equipment for live events in accordance with client requests.
- Accepted song requests from event guests.
- Developed event-specific playlists by aligning music with event functions.
- Coordinated with lighting technicians to ensure visuals matched the music being played.
- Reviewed customer surveys post-performance in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Met with clients and discussed options for music and particular songs for each special event.
- Attended workshops related to sound engineering or mixing techniques in order to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Negotiated contracts with venues regarding fees, payment terms, and other contractual obligations.
Order Selector
Associated wholesale groceries
Southaven, MS
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Stayed abreast of new developments in warehouse operations technologies and processes.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Recorded item numbers and quantities picked on pick sheets or computer terminals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horn Lake High School
Horn Lake, MS05-2022
Skills
- Weld testing
- Specification reading
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Blueprints
- Response time optimization
- Workflow management
- Customer service
- Call center experience
- Data entry
- Documentation and reporting
- Task prioritization
- Complaint handling
- Conflict resolution
- Product knowledge
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
RiteHite
07.2023 - Current
Dj and Customer Service
Skate odyssey
03.2023 - 04.2023
Order Selector
Associated wholesale groceries
03.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Horn Lake High School