Austin Russell
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Welder/Shop Supervisor with a proven track record at the United States Marine Corps, showcasing expertise in Structural Welding and Teamwork and Communication. Spearheaded projects, ensuring 100% specification conformance and quality control. Excelled in mentoring teams, enhancing operational efficiency and precision in high-stakes environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Welder/Shop Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Oversaw every welding and machining project that has come to my shop
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
Education
Highschool Diploma - Welding/Engineering
Midway High School
Kingston, TN05.2021
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Precision measuring tools
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Structural welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Teamwork and Communication
- Material Selection
- Edge Joining
- Arc welding
- Parts Assembly
- Quality Control
- Power Tool Operation
- MIG welding
- Specification Conformance
- Surface grinding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
- Equipment Operation
- Vertical Welding
- Template Measurements
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Torch Selection
- Measurements and Calculations
- Straightedge Measurements
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Flat Welding Position
- Shaping and cutting
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Template Design
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Machinery inspection
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Repair and Maintenance
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Materials Movement
- Front end loader operations
- Construction background
- Bulldozer Operation
- Road Construction
- Compactor Operation
- Roadway Grading
- First Aid Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Certification
Hazardous material handler
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - Current
Senior Welder/Shop Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
06.2021 - Current
Highschool Diploma - Welding/Engineering
Midway High School