Alex Williams
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Proficient welder experienced in problem resolution and equipment maintenance. Committed to upholding safety protocols and delivering high-quality results in metal fabrication and repair tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder /Welding Fabricator
J and D's hydraulics and repair
Auburn, WA
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated welding equipment for metal fabrication and repair tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machines and tools to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in the welding area.
- Performed quality checks on welded joints to ensure compliance with specifications and enhance overall project integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete repair projects, improving workflow and meeting project deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so they match the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
welder
Home Products INC. (EZAccess)
Algona, WA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Welded aluminum frames, ramps, and walkways to precise specifications, contributing to product reliability.
- Fabricated metal components for various home products using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly of products, enhancing production precision.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within designated time frames.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC/R
Clover Park Technical College (ESTC)
Tacoma04-2026
Some College (No Degree) - General Education (towards Xray Tech)
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASome College (No Degree) - Welding
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Welding techniques
- Overhead welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Soldering
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- New system installation
- Leak checks
- Warranty service
- Technical troubleshooting
- System troubleshooting
- Issue troubleshooting
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- HVAC controls
- Valid Washington driver's license
Timeline
Welder /Welding Fabricator
J and D's hydraulics and repair
03.2023 - 11.2024
welder
Home Products INC. (EZAccess)
02.2021 - 04.2021
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC/R
Clover Park Technical College (ESTC)
Some College (No Degree) - General Education (towards Xray Tech)
Tacoma Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Bates Technical College