Aaron Zehr
Wichita,KS
Summary
Driven Welder with experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goddard High School
Goddard, KS05.2003
Skills
- Welding
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Special Alloys
- Supply Management
- Parts Fabrication
- Project Management
- Cutting Techniques
- Welding Safety
- Problem Solving
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Joint Preparation
- Vertical Welding
- Welding Inspection
- Aluminum Metal Welding
Certification
BAC5975
BAC5940
AWSD17.1
MIL-STD-2219
Timeline
Welder
Advanced Welding Technologies
07.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Goddard High School
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