Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Benjamin Lewis

Brookshire,TX

Summary

Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Trenwa, skilled in forklift operating and overhead crane.

Diligent welder with solid background in welding techniques and fabrication. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

Trenwa
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
  • Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.

Forklift Operator

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistic Division
02.2018 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.

Quality Assurance Technician

Staffing Agency
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Upheld a clean working environment by properly organizing tools, cables, slings, chains after every shift ensuring easy access when needed.
  • Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
  • Achieved timely completion of job assignments, adhering to strict project deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Conducted regular toolbox talks discussing safe lifting practices, accident prevention measures, and proper communication with teammates.
  • Cross-trained in forklift operator and welding to help team meet production needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding

Parkview Baptist School
Houston, TX
07-2014

High School Diploma -

Royal High School
Brookshire, TX
05-2008

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Stick welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel fabrication
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Equipment operation
  • Horizontal welding
  • Cutting techniques
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Crane operation
  • Pipe fitting
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Tool operation
  • Quality assurance
  • OSHA compliance
  • Overhead welding
  • Welding safety
  • Welding techniques

Certification

NCCER #12385417

  • Welding Level 1: AWS-SENSE EG2.0 Compliant
  • Core
  • Construction Site Safety


Forklift Operater Certified Id# 021535-27518

  • Aligned with OSHA CFR 1910.78
  • ANSI B56.1
  • CSA B335


Overhead Crane- Operator Safety Course issued 09/25/2024

Timeline

Welder

Trenwa
11.2023 - 05.2025

Forklift Operator

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistic Division
02.2018 - 11.2023

Quality Assurance Technician

Staffing Agency
02.2016 - 02.2018

Associate of Science - Welding

Parkview Baptist School

High School Diploma -

Royal High School

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