Aaron Plumb
Geneseo,IL
Summary
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Assembly Worker
John Deere
East Moline, IL
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Team Lead
DNW Construction
Orion, IL
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
Production MIG Welder
Blacks Fabrications
Hillsdale, IL
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on MIG welding machines to identify potential issues.
- Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery or components during the welding process in order to minimize downtime.
- Replace worn consumable items such as electrodes, nozzles and tips when needed.
- Calibrate and adjust equipment settings as necessary for optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Geneseo High School
Geneseo, IL05-2008
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Selection
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Stick Welding
- Structural welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Torch cutting
- Machinery Cleaning
- Plate Mounting
- Precision Alignment
- Press troubleshooting
Timeline
Welder/Assembly Worker
John Deere
01.2022 - 04.2024
Team Lead
DNW Construction
06.2018 - 12.2021
Production MIG Welder
Blacks Fabrications
05.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Geneseo High School