Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Operated robotic cells machinery.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Machine Operator/ Welder
Apex Tool Group
Jonesboro , AR
11.2020 - 02.2021
Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Farm Hand
Craft Farm Partnership
Weiner , Arkansas
02.2020 - 08.2020
Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
Repaired farm vehicles, including tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
Maintained and repaired farm machinery, systems and vehicles, including tractors, harvesters and irrigation systems, to keep operations smooth and efficient.
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Utility Trailer
Paragould , 72450
02.2014 - 10.2019
Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Used Tool to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of Type products.
Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Reported problems and concerns to management.
Pipe Layer
Stan Witt Construction
Harrisburg , Arkansas
05.2012 - 11.2012
Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
Accessed existing pipes, repaired issues and put in new components for Type, Type and Type systems.
Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Lifeguard
Crowleys Ridge State Park
Walcott , AR
05.2012 - 08.2012
Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool.
Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
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Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
Consulted with emergency personnel while securing scene.
Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly.
Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene.
Used CPR skills to assist rescued individuals until arrival of emergency services.
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