Aaron Zehr

Welder

Advanced Welding Technologies

07.2010 - Current

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
Monitored and documented soldering results.