Blake Simmons
Ripley,MS
Summary
With a proven track record at Jarnagin Maintenance and Fabrication, I excel in welding and fabrication, blending technical prowess with keen attention to detail. My experience spans from residential construction to advanced metalwork, ensuring safety and quality. I thrive in dynamic environments, showcasing exceptional hand-eye coordination and a commitment to exceeding project specifications.
Proactive welder with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in stick and mig welding.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Fabrication Welder
Jarnagin Maintenance and Fabrication
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Ironworker/Fabrication Welder
Abby Manufacturing
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
Pulse Welder
New Way Trucking
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Forklift Operator
Hardwood Sales
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Cleaner
Fayette Industrial
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
Welder
Abby Manufacturing
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
No Degree -
Middleton High School
Middleton, TNSkills
- Building renovation
- Residential construction
- Woodwork assembly
- Pipe fitting
- Welding
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Weld slagging
- Structural welding
- OSHA compliance
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Parts fabrication
- Product welding
- Attention to detail
- Shaping and cutting
- Crane operation
- Vertical welding
- Machine adjustment
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Hand-eye coordination
- Cutting techniques
- Welding safety
- Welding procedure specification
- Precision measuring
- Tool operation
Certification
- CWB, transferable welder, class flat, thickness range 3mm and above, classification S, material carbon steel
- OSHA, 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
- TWIC card
Timeline
Carpenter
Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Jarnagin Maintenance and Fabrication
12.2021 - 03.2024
Ironworker/Fabrication Welder
Abby Manufacturing
11.2020 - 11.2021
Pulse Welder
New Way Trucking
11.2019 - 11.2020
Forklift Operator
Hardwood Sales
11.2017 - 11.2019
Cleaner
Fayette Industrial
11.2016 - 11.2017
Welder
Abby Manufacturing
11.2014 - 11.2016
No Degree -
Middleton High School
Similar Profiles
April SpencerApril Spencer
At Home Mom at Self-employeedAt Home Mom at Self-employeed
Ashley VincentAshley Vincent
Stay at Home Mom at Self-employeedStay at Home Mom at Self-employeed
Aria BrassertAria Brassert
Resale Seller at Self-employeedResale Seller at Self-employeed
Gregory GoldmanGregory Goldman
General Contractor at Self-employeedGeneral Contractor at Self-employeed
JOSH MILLERJOSH MILLER
Landscape Laborer at LMS LandscapingLandscape Laborer at LMS Landscaping