Brad Kidd
Clearwater,FL
Summary
I'm old school ,hard working, motivated, honest, trustworthy, friendly, outgoing. I can work with a team or by myself. I believe I would be a valuable asset to your company
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Crimson Car Hauling LLC
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Contract hauling cars
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Evaluated company performance against objectives, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
Owner
Brads Smokehouse LLC
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Run a food Trailer
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Welder/Painter
Waste Connections
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Repair and paint garbage containers
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Welding techniques.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Improved project completion times by streamlining welding processes for structural components.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for assemblies
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Fitter
Fabricated Products of Tampa
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Lay out, fit, and tack steel
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
Fitter
LD Steel
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Layout ,fit, and tack steel
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Conducted regular machinery inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems, preventing downtime.
- Streamlined assembly processes with precise measurements and cutting, resulting in improved quality of finished products.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
Welder/Fitter
Tampa Tank
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld building tanks, bridges, and other structures
- Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Conducted regular machinery inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems, preventing downtime.
Fitter/Welder
Frontline
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Fit and weld aluminum and carbon steel
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Improved equipment longevity with detailed reports on wear and tear, recommending timely replacements or upgrades.
- Supported production goals through meticulous assembly of machine components according to engineering blueprints.
- Streamlined assembly processes with precise measurements and cutting, resulting in improved quality of finished products.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems, preventing downtime.
- Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
- Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
Welder/Fitter
Link Staffing
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Lay out, cut, fit, tack, and weld building tanks, bridges, and other structures
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Boilermaker
FISHER TANK COMPANY
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Lay out, cut, fit, tack weld are gouge building and repairing storage tanks/
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
Boilermaker Layout
Erected Steel Products
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Fitting, welding, torch, arc gouge, plasma, and fabricating to build above ground storage tanks from carbon and stainless steel
Welder
Heil Enviromental
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Tack Fit and Welding building garbage bodies
- Completed welding projects using gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Lead/Fitter/Welder
Lectrus
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Fit and welded transformer skids for solar farms
Gutter Instaler
Self Employed
11.2009 - 05.2012
- Contracted forming and installing gutters and downspouts
- Completed projects ahead of schedule due to efficient time management skills during the course of each installation assignment.
- Improved gutter system efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and installing materials.
- Increased project completion rates with diligent work ethic and attention to detail in gutter installations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of existing gutter systems to identify potential issues requiring repair or replacement.
Welder
Northrop Grumman
05.2009 - 11.2009
- Flux Core weld Navy L P D ships
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Improved project completion times by streamlining welding processes for structural components.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Boilermaker
Erected Steel Products
12.2006 - 12.2008
- Layout, fitting, welding, torch, arc gouge, plasma, and fabricating to build above ground storage tanks from carbon and stainless steel
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
Education
GED -
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL04.2009
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Management
- Welding
- Fitting
- Maintenance
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulic
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Crimson Car Hauling LLC
12.2025 - 01.2026
Owner
Brads Smokehouse LLC
09.2025 - 11.2025
Welder/Painter
Waste Connections
10.2022 - 09.2025
Fitter
Fabricated Products of Tampa
09.2022 - 10.2022
Fitter
LD Steel
10.2021 - 08.2022
Welder/Fitter
Tampa Tank
02.2021 - 10.2021
Fitter/Welder
Frontline
10.2020 - 02.2021
Welder/Fitter
Link Staffing
04.2019 - 08.2019
Boilermaker
FISHER TANK COMPANY
12.2017 - 02.2019
Boilermaker Layout
Erected Steel Products
03.2016 - 12.2017
Welder
Heil Enviromental
02.2013 - 03.2016
Lead/Fitter/Welder
Lectrus
05.2012 - 02.2013
Gutter Instaler
Self Employed
11.2009 - 05.2012
Welder
Northrop Grumman
05.2009 - 11.2009
Boilermaker
Erected Steel Products
12.2006 - 12.2008
GED -
Gadsden State Community College