Brennan Anderson
Woodstock,Cherokee
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick and TIG welding. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials. Expertise with various power tools and equipment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Committed job seeker with history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices.
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Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Welder
Southern Valve and Metals
Woodstock, GA
03.2024 - Current
- (GMAW, GTAW, MIG/TIG Aluminum, TIG stainless steel
- Fit/weld stainless steel handrails, structural beams, columns, etc.
- Take apart/put together valves.
- 1/32-1/16 fit-up tolerance
- Coped stainless steel pipe.
- Cut various materials to a specific length.
- Bend pipe for correct angles.
- Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
Fabrication Welder
Speedwell Engineering
Ball Ground, GA
03.2023 - Current
- 16-22 gauge sheet metal car fabrication.
- Use shears to cut sheets of metal into specific sizes and shapes.
- Repair damaged parts by hammering out dents or filling holes with welded patches.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal.
- Custom-fit tubing, sheet metal, to make car square.
- Cut rust spots out and form new pieces.
- Smooth rough surfaces of pieces after fabrication by grinding and sanding.
Welder
blastec inc
Alpharetta, GA
04.2023 - 06.2024
- (GMAW, FCAW as well as stainless steel flux and Manganese)
- Fitted and Welded
- Used ESAB Plasma to cut various materials.
- Overhead crane operation.
- Operated CNC plasma machine.
- Operated metal break press with precision and efficiency
- Assembled blast machines with motors.
- Metal thickness was between 10 gauge and 3/4 inch steel with 1/16 tolerance.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Structural Welder
Paradise Fabrication & Coating
Cartersville, GA
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Welded suspension balconies, I-beams, columns, awning, and structural pipe.
- Set-up and operated welding equipment to ensure timely completion of welding projects.
- Checked tools, equipment, and safety gear for proper performance.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Determined welding strategies using geometry and welding techniques.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, and specifications to establish work layout.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes, and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Performed mod assembly, erected, and connected structural steel, and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
Warehouse Manager
TPSGranite
Woodstock, Cherokee
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
Welding Fabricator
david burtz
Cartersville, GA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Welded handrails, fences, roll bars, and trailers.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized jigs, fixtures, and tools to efficiently assemble parts and components.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Executed precise welding techniques for components positioned flat, vertical, and overhead.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to ensure precise alignment of parts.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques and engineering requirements.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Conducted measurements on workpieces utilizing straightedges or templates, ensuring adherence to specifications.
Education
Welding Certifications - Welding
Georgia Trade School
Acworth, GA09.2022
Skills
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Torch/plasma Cutting
- Hard Worker Mindset
- Go Getter mindset
- Forklift Certified
- Overhead Crane Operation
- (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW)
- Material Identification
- Copping, Cutting, Bending, forming material list
Certification
- AWS Certified in (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW)
Websites
Timeline
Lead Welder
Southern Valve and Metals
03.2024 - Current
Welder
blastec inc
04.2023 - 06.2024
Fabrication Welder
Speedwell Engineering
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager
TPSGranite
12.2022 - 07.2023
Structural Welder
Paradise Fabrication & Coating
10.2022 - 12.2023
Welding Fabricator
david burtz
09.2022 - 04.2023
Welding Certifications - Welding
Georgia Trade School
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