Brandyn Thornton
Cutler,IL
Summary
Reliable structural welder with solid background in fitting and mechanical assembly. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring precise execution of tasks. Exhibited problem-solving skills and attention to detail in maintaining and repairing machinery, fostering operational efficiency, along with knowledge of basic construction, demolition, crane signaling, crane rigging, and experience with working from extreme heights. Accustomed to effectively managing safe and efficient loading, unloading and transport of valuable cargo over different terrains and conditions to include troop transportation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitter/Fabrication Welder
Southern Illinois Transfer Company
03.2024 - Current
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
Welder/ Construction Laborer
Bci Construction Usa
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Certified "D1.5 fracture critical bridge code" structural welder. (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G weld positions)
- Certified hydraulic areial work platform operator.
- Certified telescopic forklift operator.
Motor Transport Operator
USMC
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
Welder/ Fabricator
Misselhorn Welding And Machining
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Education
Basic Leadership Course
Unites States Marine Corps
2022
High School Diploma -
Trico Senior High School
05.2018
Safety
OSHA 10
01-2024
Safety
Confined Space Entry/ Retrieval
Red Bud, IL06-2025
Skills
- Motor Operations
- DOT Requirements
- Managing Safety
- Preventive Maintenance Strategies
- Cargo Securing
- Equipment Inspection
- Operate Forklift
- Structural Welding
- Mechanical aptitude
- Blueprint interpretation
- Hand and power tools
Certification
- D1.5 fracture critical bridge code, structural welding.
- Telescopic forklift operator.
- Hydraulic areial work (boom lift) operator.
- OF-346 Tactical Vehicle License - 03/2020-03/2024
Timeline
Fitter/Fabrication Welder
Southern Illinois Transfer Company
03.2024 - Current
Welder/ Construction Laborer
Bci Construction Usa
10.2023 - 03.2025
Motor Transport Operator
USMC
03.2020 - 10.2023
Welder/ Fabricator
Misselhorn Welding And Machining
11.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Trico Senior High School
Basic Leadership Course
Unites States Marine Corps
Safety
OSHA 10
Safety
Confined Space Entry/ Retrieval
hunting, fishing, woodworking
I have a love for the outdoors. If I am not hunting or fishing, I am in my woodworking shop with my wife.
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