Anthony Holt
Tipp City,OH
Summary
Accomplished MIG Welder with a proven track record at Weir ESCO, enhancing weld quality through expert MIG techniques and meticulous joint preparation. Assembled, Tacked, cleaned and welded ESCO mining buckets. Demonstrated strong safety awareness and teamwork, consistently surpassing performance goals while maintaining equipment efficiency. Proficient in metal cutting and quality inspection, committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MIG Welder
Weir Environmental
06.2024 - Current
- Build, tack and full weld mining buckets for ESCO.
- Stack welds.
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various cutting tools such as plasma cutters or oxy-acetylene torches, contributing to the accurate preparation of materials for welding.
- Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
- Maintained a clean work environment, promoting optimal functioning of equipment and reducing potential hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
MiG Welder
Lingo Manufacturing
Florence, KY
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any identified issues promptly, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
- Consistently met or surpassed performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and demonstrating strong work ethic in all aspects of the MIG Welder position.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Ensured workplace safety by following established guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
MiG Welder
EJ USA Inc.- Ardmore Foundry
Boardman, OH
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any identified issues promptly, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
- Consistently met or surpassed performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and demonstrating strong work ethic in all aspects of the MIG Welder position.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Ensured workplace safety by following established guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Upheld company standards for excellence in craftsmanship through consistent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship on each task performed using MIG welding techniques.
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
Heavy Machine Operator
Progress Rail
Latonia, KY
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting overall safety on the job site.
- Operated forklift, haul trucks, loader and other equipment on daily basis.
- Achieved a strong safety record by consistently following all company guidelines, procedures, and regulations for heavy machine operations.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete projects within tight deadlines.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Inspected work areas to organize supplies, remove debris, and eliminate safety hazards.
- Supported other operators as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in high-stress environments.
- Used pallet jacks, hand trucks and cranes to move merchandise.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Operated Front-End loader to load rail cars, and flat bed trucks with rail.
Skills
- Welding safety procedures
- Joint preparation
- Vertical welding
- Work area cleaning
- Proper torch angles
- Hand tool use
- Voltage adjustment
- Safety awareness
- Welding procedure specifications
- Personal protective equipment
- Power tool use
- Material selection
- Welder troubleshooting
- Wire feed speed control
- Surface preparation
- Distortion control
- Spray transfer
- Groove welds
- Shielding gas selection
- Spatter reduction
- Metal cutting techniques
- Gas flow regulation
- Parts cutting
- Production welding
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Power tools
- Hand and power tool operation
- Welding
- Metal shaping machines
- Measurements and calculations
- Equipment operation
- Portable grinders
- Wire feed machines
- Parts assembly
- Surface grinding
- Post-welding treatment
- Quality inspection
Timeline
MIG Welder
Weir Environmental
06.2024 - Current
MiG Welder
Lingo Manufacturing
06.2023 - 04.2024
MiG Welder
EJ USA Inc.- Ardmore Foundry
05.2022 - 05.2023
Heavy Machine Operator
Progress Rail
02.2017 - 03.2022