Alex Richards
Hampton,GA
Summary
Efficient welder able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Fabricator
Ranews
Milner, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as Trailer Chassis and box frames.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welder/Ironworker
Elvis Welding Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Fabricated Structural components as set out in the blue prints.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Finance
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GASome College (No Degree) - Welding and joint Technology
Wire Grass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GASkills
- Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural Welding
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Crane Operation
Timeline
Welder Fabricator
Ranews
07.2023 - Current
Welder/Ironworker
Elvis Welding Myrtle Beach
07.2022 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Finance
Valdosta State University
Some College (No Degree) - Welding and joint Technology
Wire Grass Georgia Technical College
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