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Aston Lambert

Kernersville,NC

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Reliable professional accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Wastequip
Salisbury, NC
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.

Welding Fabricator

Smith Architectural Metals
Greensboro, NC
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
  • Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
  • Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
  • Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
  • Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
  • Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
  • Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
04-2022

High School Diploma -

Lambert's Christian Academy
Kernersville, NC
05-2020

Skills

  • Materials Selection
  • Equipment Operation
  • Sub-arc Welding
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Stick Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Surface Preparation
  • Vertical Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Pipe welding
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • TIG welding expert
  • Welding safety
  • Fire prevention
  • Measurement tools
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Joint Preparation
  • Horizontal Welding
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Flat Welding
  • MIG welding
  • Arc welding
  • Edge Joining
  • Aluminum Metal Welding
  • Power Tool Operation

Timeline

Welder

Wastequip
05.2024 - Current

Welding Fabricator

Smith Architectural Metals
07.2023 - 04.2024

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Forsyth Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Lambert's Christian Academy
Aston Lambert