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Brandon Hawkins

Rainbow City,AL

Summary

Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations and communications skills leading to desired outcomes. Driven Job Title with experience in Type welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Apache Mills
Calhoun, GA
09.2024 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Fabricate and weld new or repair existing components.

Fabrication Welder

Signal Machine
Ringgold, GA
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supported quality assurance initiatives through thorough inspection of completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Aligned fabrication activities with overarching project objectives, contributing to seamless integration across multiple components.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Repair and maintenance of industrial machinery.

SAW Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc.
Jasper, TN
07.2019 - 02.2023

Fabrication and welding of utility pole components

Boilermaker

Chattanooga Boiler&tank
Chattanooga Tn
08.2006 - 07.2019
  • Played an instrumental role in resolving technical issues quickly by troubleshooting problems as they arose during installation or repair work.
  • Served as a reliable mentor to new hires, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
  • Minimized operational costs by optimizing energy efficiency through proper tuning of combustion systems.
  • Collaborated with engineers to design customized boilers that met client specifications and requirements.
  • Experience in the fabrication of parts and welding with GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SAW

Education

GED -

Lookout Valley High School
Chattanooga, TN

Skills

    Welding processes; SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, MIG, SAW

    Fabrication and blueprint interpretation

    Mechanical and Hydraulic repair and fabrication

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Apache Mills
09.2024 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Signal Machine
08.2023 - 02.2024

SAW Welder

Valmont Industries, Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2023

Boilermaker

Chattanooga Boiler&tank
08.2006 - 07.2019

GED -

Lookout Valley High School
Brandon Hawkins