
AWS D.11 Welder & Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) professional with expertise in MIG and TIG welding, as well as blueprint reading, pipefitting, and sheet metal fabrication. Proven track record of producing high quality welds on a variety of materials. Skilled in troubleshooting, quality control and safety. Excellent organizational, observational and decision-making abilities to make positive impact through work. Experience in Metal Fabrication and Production Welding, general labor duties, including packing and unloading materials, demolition and site preparation.
Assembled and clamped workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat or solder fabricated metal components. Read blueprints or work orders to determine job instructions or specifications.
Removed rough spots from workpieces with portable grinder or scraper. Used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit. Shaped parts using cutting torches and straightening presses to achieve desired results. Operated power pneumatic and hand tools to perform job duties.
Made basic measurements and math calculations relative to tolerances and dimensions. Read tape measure, protractor and other length and angle-measuring devices. Operated forklift to retrieve and move materials. Maintained shop or designated area in clean and safe manner. Interpreted blueprints, drawings and specifications. Installed bolts, retaining clips and screws in proper order and configuration.
Operated drill presses, punch presses or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.
Negotiated with customers and vendors on pricing, deals and contract terms. Developed brand positioning and strategies to enhance brand value and equity.
Leveraged market and customer insight data to develop marketing and sales strategies.
Planned and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs. Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Developed sales team through motivation, counseling and product knowledge education.
Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets.
Cleaned parts using cleaning solutions, air hoses and cloths.
Aligned, and adjust workpieces and electrical parts to facilitate wiring and assembly.
Interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports to determine materials requirements and assembly instructions.
Drilled and tapped holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units and to provide openings for elements, wiring and instruments.
Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Read and interpreted blueprints and sketches to assemble and install sheet metal products. Tended to presses and forging machines to perform hot piercing.
Straightened or knocked out dents and creases with sanders or arc welding equipment. Selected gauge and type of metal according to product specifications.
Fabricated or altered parts at construction sites using shears and hammers.
Shaped metal material over anvils, blocks, and other forms, used hand tools.
Prepared surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts.