Brady Rouse
Braselton,GA
Summary
Seasoned Lead Welder with comprehensive knowledge in various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG and stick welding. Display competency in reading blueprints, maintaining equipment and ensuring safety compliance on job sites. Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising teams of welders to deliver projects on time and within budget guidelines. Successfully implemented process improvements for enhanced efficiency at previous workplaces.
Overview
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Welder fabricator
Browns Bridge Dock Co
Gainesville, Georgia
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Oversaw daily welding operations to ensure quality standards.
- Conducted inspections to identify defects in welded materials.
- Maintained welding equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve design specifications.
- Trained new welders on safety protocols and best practices.
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
- Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
- Repaired broken parts or fabricate new components from raw materials using cutting torches and plasma cutters.
- Established work schedules for team members based on priority of tasks.
- Developed quality control measures for inspecting finished products prior to shipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Production Welder
Kubota
Jefferson, Georgia
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components accurately.
- Followed safety procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
Welder fabricator
Deep south smokers
Cumming, Georgia
- Operated welding equipment for fabrication of custom smoker grills.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding tasks.
- Maintained safety standards while performing welding operations in a busy workshop.
Welder/Production Machine Operator
Last chance archery
Pendergrass, Georgia
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Education
Jackson Co Comprehensive
Jefferson, GASkills
- MIG welding
- Smaw welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Oxygen fuel welding and cutting
- Carbon air arch gouging
- Plasma cutting machine operating and repair
Timeline
Lead Welder fabricator
Browns Bridge Dock Co
Production Welder
Kubota
Welder fabricator
Deep south smokers
Welder/Production Machine Operator
Last chance archery
Jackson Co Comprehensive