Andrew Armstrong
Anniston,AL
Summary
Skilled Welding Supervisor with a proven track record at Circle A MFG, adept in a range of welding techniques including Gas Metal Arc and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Demonstrated leadership in training junior welders and optimizing project management to enhance productivity. Excelled in fabricating precision components, showcasing exceptional blueprint reading and team coordination abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Supervisor
Circle A MFG
10.2021 - Current
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Welding Fabricator
Stryker Trailers
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- We built gooseneck trailers. car haulers heavy equipment trailers
Crew Leader
L3 Investments
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed
- We are subcontractors for FEMA we cleared roads and power lines using chainsaws and bucket truck, climbing gear and skid steers I also had a chipper truck crew I was in charge of that came behind us
Education
South Paulding High School
Douglasville, GA05.2008
Skills
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Welding Techniques
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Surface Preparation
- Structural welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Torch cutting
- Materials Selection
- Fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Project Management
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Brake Press Operation
- Wire feed machines
- Crane Operation
- Parts Fabrication
- Vertical Welding
- Precision measuring
- Precision measuring tools
- Pipe welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Cutting techniques
- MIG welding professional
- Steel Fabrication
- First Aid Training
- Tool repair and maintenance
Timeline
Welding Supervisor
Circle A MFG
10.2021 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Stryker Trailers
05.2019 - 08.2021
Crew Leader
L3 Investments
08.2013 - 08.2019
South Paulding High School
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