Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Felaux services
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2012 - Current
Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.