Antal T. Molnar
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
Dynamic Welding Fabricator with extensive experience at Ideal Aluminum, specializing in MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding. Proven ability to interpret welding symbols and uphold stringent quality standards, contributing to the timely completion of critical projects. Recognized for precision in torch handling, fostering a collaborative team environment while adhering to safety protocols. Expertise in reading technical drawings has consistently led to the delivery of high-quality products and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Ideal Aluminum
St Augustine, FL
10.2015 - Current
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Mig, Tig, Flux Core, and Metal Fabrication
MOBRO Marine
Green Cove Springs, FL
07.2009 - 10.2015
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
- Secure components together with bolts and screws using power wrenches.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Repair worn parts by welding on extra layers of metal.
- Built and erected ladders and scaffolding to access and complete large assemblies.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching for new team members.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on fabricating machines such as lubrication and cleaning activities.
- Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
- Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
- Performed quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
- Verify accuracy of finished pieces with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Assemble mechanical components such as shafts, gears and bearings into subassemblies.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Follow safety protocols when operating fabricating machines.
Tank Welder
Boasso America
Jacksonville , FL
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Measured distances between points accurately using measuring devices.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during welding process.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Assembled parts with bolts, screws, rivets, or clamps as required.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Checked alignment of components before beginning any welding procedure.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torch to cut metals of various thicknesses.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Performed maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance.
- Tested completed welds for strength and accuracy with a variety of tools.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Maintained accurate records of all work completed on each job site.
- Dismantled tanks and related equipment when needed for repairs or upgrades.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Fabricated components for tank assembly.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Pile Driver/Fabrication Welder
Amec Civil LLc
Jacksonville , FL
02.2003 - 01.2006
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Collaborated with team members to plan work sequences and complete projects on-time and under budget.
- Helped build piers by driving in secure footings with equipment.
- Positioned piling leads, hoisted piling into leads and positioned hammers.
- Documented daily production data and compiled reports for management.
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Provided assistance in setting up anchor bolts before concrete is poured for foundations or slabs.
- Used heavy equipment to construct supports for buildings and structures.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Promoted worksite safety and enforced adherence to PPE requirements and OSHA protocols.
- Controlled hoisting equipment with hand and foot levers.
- Cleaned, lubricated and completed basic repairs to keep equipment running at optimal performance.
- Drove piles to required depths by raising and lowering drop hammers.
- Unloaded pile from trucks and barges and arranged in optimal configurations for job needs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as needed.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Operated equipment mounted on skids, barges and crawler treads based on need of each job.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected equipment prior to operation to verify proper functioning.
- Maintained logs of all daily activities related to pile driving operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Monitored vibration levels during operation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Directed day-to-day operations to keep teams on schedule.
- Calculated torque settings for each job based on soil conditions, depth of the pile, size of hammer and type of piling material used.
- Observed construction progress throughout projects to ensure adherence to specifications set forth by engineers.
- Lubricated parts such as bearings, bushings, gears and shafts regularly to ensure proper functioning of machines.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Conducted tests on soil samples taken from project sites to determine appropriate methods for driving piles into ground.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Inspected pile driver for safety and operational concerns prior to use.
- Rigged and unrigged equipment with complete safety compliance to protect workers and equipment.
- Followed strict safety codes to protect crew members, equipment and environmental habitats.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Welding Certification -
Polaris Technical Institute
Skills
- Shielded Metal Arc Welder
- Vertical and horizontal overhead welding
- Flux Core (FCAW)
- Cutting torch
- Solid wire (GMAW)
- Drill press
- TIG Welding (GTAW)
- Push/Pull Angle Grinder
- TAC and Firm Welder
- Precision Torch Handling
- MIG Welding Proficiency
- Mild Steel Fabrication
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Safety procedures
- Overhead crane operation
- Plasma arc cutting
- Joint preparation
- Torch cutting
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Grinding and finishing
- Structural fabrication
- Welding positioning
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Submerged arc welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Carbon steel welding
- Pipe welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Welding inspection
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Ideal Aluminum
10.2015 - Current
Mig, Tig, Flux Core, and Metal Fabrication
MOBRO Marine
07.2009 - 10.2015
Tank Welder
Boasso America
01.2006 - 01.2009
Pile Driver/Fabrication Welder
Amec Civil LLc
02.2003 - 01.2006
Welding Certification -
Polaris Technical Institute
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