Adrian Cooper
Kingstree,SC
Summary
Certified Welder experienced in flux core and hard wire welding. Delivered high-quality, durable welds through precise analysis of blueprints and adherence to safety protocols. Contributed to efficient project completion by collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing demands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Keel Company
Charleston, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Executed welding tasks in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise fabrication tasks.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to safety and industry standards.
- Trained junior welders on best practices for equipment operation and safety compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall productivity and reduced material waste.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve workflow efficiency.
Welder
SixAxis
Andrews, SC
10.2020 - 07.2025
- Weld metals using various techniques such as Mig, Tig, and stick.
- Welded various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, black steel, and cast iron.
- Operated MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes to ensure high-quality welds on various materials.
- Cutting and trimming metal objects to specified dimension.
- Identified joints in metal pieces for assembly.
- Inspected parts and materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows, resulting in more efficient operations.
- Delegated tasks to team members to enhance workflow and ensure project completion.
Machine Operator
Nan Ya Plastics
Kingstree, SC
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Delegating tasks and jobs to team members.
- Monitor team members to ensure deadlines and work assignments are met.
- Representing and advocating for team needs.
- Communicate team/shift progress to supervisor.
- Cutting and trimming metal objects to specified dimensions.
- Identify piece joints.
- Inspecting parts and materials.
- Weld metals using various techniques such as Mig, Tig, and stick.
- Weld varied material such as aluminum, stainless steel, black steel and cast iron as needed.
- Trained junior welders on best practices for welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and minimize downtime.
Welder
ITI Hydraulik USA
Andrews, SC
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Delegating tasks and jobs to team members.
- Monitor team members to ensure deadlines and work assignments are met.
- Representing and advocating for team needs.
- Communicate team/shift progress to supervisor.
- Cutting and trimming metal objects to specified dimension.
- Identify piece joints.
- Inspecting parts and materials.
- Weld metals using various techniques such as Mig, Tig, and stick.
- Weld varying materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, black steel and cast iron as needed.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SC05-2013
High school diploma - undefined
Kingstree High School
Kingstree, SC05-2009
Skills
- Welding
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Layout and fitting
- Metal shaping
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Equipment operation
- Welding procedure specification
- Torch cutting
- Parts fabrication
Accomplishments
- Received outstanding quality award for technical expertise in welding.
- Fabricated precision custom products and completed technical welding at a large-scale metal sign manufacturing company.
- Certified as welding trainer
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Welding
- April 2010 to Present
- WWT Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder
Keel Company
07.2025 - Current
Welder
SixAxis
10.2020 - 07.2025
Machine Operator
Nan Ya Plastics
09.2018 - 10.2020
Welder
ITI Hydraulik USA
09.2018 - 10.2020
High school diploma - undefined
Kingstree High School
Welding Certification - Welding
Williamsburg Technical College