Brandon Longenbach
Levittown
Summary
Experienced welder and team lead with 6+ years in MIG, TIG, fabrication, and blueprint reading. Known for attention to detail, safe work practices, and training crews to improve quality and keep production on track.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Rhoads Industries
03.2024 - Current
- Inspected welds for defects and corrected inconsistencies to meet quality and safety standards.
- Followed shipyard safety procedures, PPE requirements, and hot work protocols during daily operations.
- Collaborated with fitters and supervisors to complete repairs and maintain production flow.
- Maintained a clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead position.
Team Lead (Foreman)
Rhoads Industries
09.2025 - 09.2026
- Monitored job progress, resolving bottlenecks and keeping work aligned with project schedules.
- Verified quality of completed work, correcting defects before release to next production stage.
- Enforced safety expectations, conducting routine checks and addressing hazards promptly.
- Improved team performance by standardizing procedures and reinforcing consistent execution across assignments.
- Trained new employees on safety and both production and quality expectations
- Assisted struggling team members by working with them directly on the work
Fabricator
Palfinger
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Interpreted technical drawings to assemble structural parts with accurate fit-up and alignment.
- Welded steel assemblies to specifications, maintaining consistent quality and structural integrity.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Increased workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during fabrication processes.
Welder
DC Fabricators
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Operated grinders, cutters, torches, and other fabrication tools to support welding tasks.
- Maintained welding equipment and work areas to ensure reliable performance and clean job sites.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Education
Welding/Fitting
Welder Training And Testing Institute
Allentown, PA02-2020
Skills
- Mig and Tig welding
- Familiar with Fluxcore and Stick welding procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Attention to detail
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Crew supervision
- Task management
- Training coordination
Timeline
Team Lead (Foreman)
Rhoads Industries
09.2025 - 09.2026
Welder
Rhoads Industries
03.2024 - Current
Fabricator
Palfinger
05.2022 - 03.2024
Welder
DC Fabricators
03.2020 - 05.2022
Welding/Fitting
Welder Training And Testing Institute
References
- Claudio Pena III - My current Team Lead and formerly one of my team members
(609) 892 - 8593
penarclaudio22@gmail.com
- David Ruhf - Current Supervisor
(610) 507 - 5075
DRuhf32@gmail.com
- Ricky Nguyen - Supervisor i had assisted, was not my direct supervisor
(267) 709 - 5123
Tegnguyen@yahoo.com
- Luca Raposo - Currently a Team Lead, formerly on my team
(267) 222 - 0063
Lucaraposo17@gmail.com