Austin Johnson
Newalla
Summary
Accomplished Welder with 18 years of experience, including at Taylor Valve Technologies, specializing in GMAW and meticulous weld quality inspection. Proven ability to enhance processes through Lean methodologies and effective communication. Skilled in blueprint reading and electrical diagnostics, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Auto Body Technician
Self Employed Services
Newalla
08.2021 - Current
- Fabrication and welding of numerous types of racecars and hot rods, including turbo kits, roll cages, and various suspension upgrades. Rewiring of vehicle chassis wiring to EFI wiring. Performing LS swaps on later model vehicles, installing AC kits, and digital electronics.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Prepared joints by removing slag using hammer for clean welding.
- Configured welding equipment according to specific task requirements.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Mended damaged parts utilizing cutting torches and welding tools.
- Utilized shielded metal arc welding to perform welds in various positions including flat, horizontal, and vertical.
- Ensured cleanliness of workplaces through timely removal of scrap metal.
- Utilized straightedges, squares, and calipers to ensure precise alignment of parts.
Maintenance Technician
Balon Corporation
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintain and improve automatic and robotic welding machines, as well as process improvements.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections to enhance weld quality.
- Conduct semi-automatic weld repairs.
- Involved in creating and designing new weld profiles on new products.
- General knowledge on operating a manual mill and lathe, designing, and modifying tooling and fixtures.
- Basic electrical diagnostics and wiring on a 24-volt PLC system using ladder logic programming.
- Work with engineers to design and set up new machines, and programming troubleshooting for flawlessly streamlining the process.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
Welder
Taylor Valve Technologies
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Sandblast parts before prep, and fit up to tack.
- Weld all parts following ASME code, following WPS, and PQR.
- Worked in a safe manner using various hand and power tools, positioners, cranes, and forklifts.
- Attended Lean classes, company tours, and practiced 5S improvements to improve better-flowing processes.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Welder
Climate Craft
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- GMAW welding with carbon, stainless, and aluminum.
- Read a tape measure, along with using various hand tools and power tools.
- Operation of the crane and forklift while using safety practices.
- Read the tape measure accurately to the 1/16th, and convert fractions into decimals and vice versa for blueprints.
- Use of knowledge for Lean and 5S classes to improve flow and process in departments.
- Worked in different departments as needed: base frame, air seal, matrix, doorframes, and occasionally in floors and assembly.
- Back up to the supervisor.
Welder
Govern Air
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Fit up frames and flooring for air handlers.
- GMAW welding with carbon, stainless, and aluminum.
- Read the tape measure accurately.
- Used various hand and power tools, as well as a crane and forklift.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
SouthEast High School
Oklahoma City, OK05-2006
2yrs Welding Diploma - Welding
Metro Technology Centers
Skills
- 18 years of welding and fabrication experience; SMAW, SMA, GTAW, FCAW, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting
- Completion of Lean classes and Safety training
- Welding, brazing, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting, metal shear, punch presses, drill press, wet saw, band saw, various power and hand tools, and accurate tape measure reading to 1/16th, fractions/decimals
- 4 years of experience with manual mills and lathes
- 10 years of experience in tooling and fixture design and building
- Meticulous in following instructions, both written and verbal
- Supervisory experience, and a collaborative team player
- 5S training for keeping a neat workplace
- Welding processes
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Weld quality inspection
- Electrical diagnostics
- Automotive repair
- Tool operation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Design interpretation
- Parts fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
Timeline
Welder/Auto Body Technician
Self Employed Services
08.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Balon Corporation
07.2019 - 08.2021
Welder
Taylor Valve Technologies
06.2014 - 07.2019
Welder
Climate Craft
01.2011 - 06.2014
Welder
Govern Air
01.2010 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
SouthEast High School
2yrs Welding Diploma - Welding
Metro Technology Centers
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