Bailey Wilson
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Dynamic leader and skilled welder with proven expertise in staff management and fabrication, honed at companies like Tongass Trading. Excelled in enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction through strategic planning and critical thinking. Proficient in welding and CNC programming, achieving significant improvements in inventory control and workflow efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Tongass Trading
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Worked closely with multiple cruise ship companies and up to 25,000 new passengers a day in port during the season.
- Efficient in fast and slow paced environments.
- Used heavy machinery as in forklifts , compactors, pallet jacks to organize inventory in wear house.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Local 66 Sheet Metal Union
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and properly maintaining equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Optimized storage space utilization by reorganizing warehouse layout and product placement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by maintaining a clean, organized warehouse environment and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Streamlined communication between team members by effectively utilizing technical drawings and written instructions during installations.
- Improved workflow efficiency by organizing materials inventory and keeping the workspace clean and free from potential hazards.
WABO Certified Structural Welder
J & B Fabricators
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG ,ARC and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Operated forklifts , Over head crane in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Proficient in blueprint reading and fabricating
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
WABO Structural Welder
Farwest Fabrication
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Education
Welding Technology - Welding/ Metallurgy
Curlew Jobcorps
10-2019
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
- Fabrication
- Critical thinking
- Welding
- Computer skills
- CNC programming
Certification
D1.1 WABO AWS 3G,4G , FCAW 2018-2024
D1.1 WABO AWS 3G,4G SMAW E7018 , 2018 -2024
ASME TIG 6G E6010 open root & E7018 fill and cap
Forklift certified since 2018
OSHA 30
Timeline
Supervisor
Tongass Trading
04.2024 - Current
WABO Certified Structural Welder
J & B Fabricators
12.2022 - 04.2023
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Local 66 Sheet Metal Union
03.2020 - 12.2023
WABO Structural Welder
Farwest Fabrication
11.2019 - 02.2021
Welding Technology - Welding/ Metallurgy
Curlew Jobcorps
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