Andrew Kaggwa

Extensive welding training, in order to maintain & improve welding efficiency.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

• Specialized in welding specific parts to mergers on Marine Boats, in both the aluminum, & steel departments
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
• Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
• Optimized fuel usage during welding operations, contributing to cost savings and energy efficiency.
• Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.

• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.