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Alfred Gaston

Richmond

Summary

Enterprising professional craftsman known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialists in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficiency. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

NDT Inspector /Mobile Repair Technician III

AITX

Laporte

01.2024 - Current

Interpreted project specifications and work instructions to plan adequate support for anticipated questions or concerns.
Participated in internal audits to verify accuracy of quality system documentation.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
Reviewed testing procedures on regular basis to verify compliance of each step with safety standards and regulations.
Provided necessary guidance, training and supervision to NDT trainees and Level I certified personnel.
Performed NDT inspections of welds using liquid penetrant ultrasonic thickness testing, and magnetic particle testing techniques.
Repaired defective valves, including replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and other components.
Assessed the integrity of seals, gaskets, valves, connectors and other components using leak testing.
Conducted risk assessments for hazardous substances and developed risk management plans.

Senior Railcar Repairman

Gatx Corp.

Plantersville

09.2020 - 12.2023

Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
Replaced and repaired defective piping, valves, air brake pistons to maintain optimal performance of railcars.
Preformed non destructive testing on high stress parts such as but not limited to penetration testing, magnetic particle testing, and ultrasonic thickness tests.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
Prepared detailed reports on inspections performed, including results of non-destructive tests conducted, conclusions reached, recommendations made and corrective actions taken if any.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
Monitored stock levels of consumables used in welding processes such as fluxes, filler metals, shielding gases.
Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, AGW process.

Welder /Refractory Specialist

Apache Industrial and Turn Around Services

Port Arthur

02.2020 - 05.2020

Install insulation and weld supports inside of a heater
Fill out Job Safety Analysis and permits for atmosphere testing prior to confined space entry.
Inspected tools and equipment for damage before and after use to identify and repair faults.
Replaced refractory linings after making correct mixtures and removing used linings, maintaining consistent quality levels across all types of production.
Utilized specialized tools such as welding torches, grinders, saws and hammers for installation and maintenance of refractories.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

Maintenance Technician / Welder

EMS Railcar Services

12.2019 - 02.2020

Repair and maintenance cracked or damage rail cars
Hydro extract and hydro blast the rail cars to clean them out then paint them to customers request.

Combo Welder / Pipefitter

PCL Industrial Construction

03.2019 - 11.2019

Modified and added new piping system to refinery to expedite the loading and unloading of cargo shipments
My daily tasks consisted of me welding various sizes of stainless and carbon pipes
After completion of each pass quality control x-ray your work to ensure its 100% complete
Cutting pipe to specifications and ensure preventative maintenance.

Lead Welder / Fabricator

Frazer Ltd

Houston, TX

03.2017 - 04.2019

Fabrication of ambulances using GMAW and GTAW processes by fitting of plates, and tubing from interpreting of blue prints
Cutting and trimming of material using plasma arc cutting, oxy acetylene torches, bandsaws and chop saws
Unloading of metal from fret with forklift
Preformed low voltage wiring for alarms, and lighting
Installation of interior cabinets and components for EMTS.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.

Warehouse Supervisor

Floor & Décor

06.2016 - 03.2017

Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
Maintained detailed records of shipments including weight, cost, method of shipment.
Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.

Fitter

Personal Touch Construction

Alvin

11.2015 - 06.2016

Took measurements from elevation plots and prints to cut materials
My daily task also consisted of beveling, grinding, and operation of a skid steer while maintaining a clean work area.
Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.

Order Selector / Shipping and Receiving

Warehouse Service Incorporated

06.2013 - 11.2015

Operate a cherry picker, reach truck, and sit-down forklift to pull orders for outbound shipments and once complete go to the next dock and proceed to check in-bounded fret to receive it in then stock it.