BRANDON SCHOENECK
Sandy,UT
Summary
Welding expertise Hardworking Metal Fabricator with over 20 years of manufacturing experience. Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics to assemble metal parts according to specifications. Strong computational skills calculate proper dimensions and tolerances. Proven expertise in using complex machines such as shapers, grinders and punch presses. Strong work ethic boosts project efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Advanced Precision Machining Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment
- Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications
- Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers
- Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications
- Verify accuracy of finished pieces with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Construction Welder
801 Carpenters Union
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Completed diverse welding projects for a range of commercial and residential clients, showcasing versatility in skillset.
- Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure during tight deadlines or challenging weather conditions on site.
- Maintained high standards of craftsmanship, resulting in positive client feedback and repeat business.
- Maximized cost savings for clients by recommending alternative materials without compromising quality or structural integrity.
- Efficiently executed complex blueprint reading and interpretation, ensuring accuracy in project execution.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- 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.
Fabrication Welder
Avatar Metals
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
Fabrication Welder
Mountain Performance
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
Welder Fitter
Knox FABRACATION
05.1997 - 05.2012
Education
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- CNC Machine Operation
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Material prepping
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability to Change
- Plasma cutting
- Pipe fitting
- Aluminum Welding
Roles And Responsibilities
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment
- Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications
- Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers
- Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications
- Verify accuracy of finished pieces with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
Advanced Precision Machining Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Construction Welder
801 Carpenters Union
04.2020 - 03.2022
Fabrication Welder
Avatar Metals
05.2015 - 05.2020
Fabrication Welder
Mountain Performance
06.2012 - 05.2015
Welder Fitter
Knox FABRACATION
05.1997 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
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