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Brian Bigard

Brian Bigard

Ooltewah,TN

Summary

I am a driven and skilled Fabrication Welder with extensive experience in parts fabrication and specification reading, notably at Bigard & Huggard Drilling, Inc. I have excelled in gas metal arc and MIG welding, showcasing my commitment to safety and quality. I have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with management and teams, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving significant cost savings through innovative repair solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Site Supervisor

Sunny's Entertainment
09.2020 - 06.2024
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Removed unauthorized persons from facility grounds.
  • Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
  • Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
  • Provided first-line support to shift workers during incidents and escalated situations as appropriate.

Robotic Chassis Inspector

Gestamp
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
  • Monitored and maintained robotic welding equipment to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.

Welder

Tag Manufacturing Company
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
  • Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bigard & Huggard Trucking
12.2013 - 07.2018
  • Kept machinery in proper working order with preventive maintenance and by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Operated bulldozers, loaders, backhoes and other heavy machinery for construction projects.
  • Used blast cabinet to clean heavy equipment parts for reutilization.

Fabrication Welder

Bigard & Huggard Drilling Inc
12.2013 - 07.2018
  • Welding of well heads for oil drilling rigs blow-out prevention valve.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify that quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Tractor Truck Operator w/Full Hazmat Endorsements
  • Specification Reading, Blueprint Interpretation
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding, MIG welding
  • Stick Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Parts Fabrication, Pipe welding

Additional Information

Military Service from 2004-2008, U.S. Army, 19 Delta Scout Recon PFC Honorable Discharge

Timeline

Security Site Supervisor

Sunny's Entertainment
09.2020 - 06.2024

Robotic Chassis Inspector

Gestamp
08.2019 - 08.2020

Welder

Tag Manufacturing Company
07.2018 - 08.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bigard & Huggard Trucking
12.2013 - 07.2018

Fabrication Welder

Bigard & Huggard Drilling Inc
12.2013 - 07.2018

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