Brian Henson
Savannah,TN
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results under minimal supervision. Passionate and dedicated welder, consistently surpassing expectations in every project undertaken. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to excellence, ensuring the highest quality workmanship at all times.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder Fabricator Technician
Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Welder Technician
The Spaceship Company
11.2013 - 11.2021
- Evaluated work against design specifications.
- Fabrication of new parts or structures in the field from manufacturing prints to meet specific standards
- Fabricating and repairing equipment and machinery
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs in a safe and accurate manner.
- Utilized drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction.
- Operated heavy equipment such as Forklifts, Bobcats, and dozers
- Using FCAW, SNAW, GMAW, GTAW, on all different projects from shop and on site
Lead Welder
Contractors & Builders
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Installed fabricated metal components in the processing plant.
- Welding Galvanized steel using wire fed LN25 machine Flux Core and Lincoln generator
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
- Responded to service calls quickly and professionally.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations in a safe and effective manner including repairs and proper rigging
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Fabrication of new parts or structures in the field from manufacturing prints to meet specific standards
- Oversaw job sites and checked for accuracy, quality and to ensure that all project specifications were met.
- Operated heavy equipment such as Forklifts, Bobcats, and dozers
Auto Mechanic
L J Automotive
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Exhaust fabrication and welding includes TIG, MIG, and ARC from stainless steel to cast iron
- Used processes including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
- Managed inventory, maintained equipment and cleaned work areas.
- Rebuild, restored, and repaired all types of radiators
- Established work priorities to meet contractual obligations for schedule and installations.
- Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies.
- Proficient in routine maintenance care which include but not limited to suspensions, brakes,electrical components
- Able to quick diagnostic repairs
- Exceeded customer product expectations by maintaining equipment to product quality products.
- Managed work with little supervision.
Dual Shield Welder
Delta Scientific Corporation - Security Bollards and Barriers
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints for structured parts
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
- Trained and certified in crane operations
Structure Mechanic
Aerospace Systems and Controls
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Ability to mock up proctor types while working with engineers
- Possessed strong mechanical and structural applications and skills
- Welded all components from mils steel to 308 stainless to ARC welding using 7018
- Crane operations- in house and on site
- Fabricating and installing Autoclaves
- Specialized in installing and maintaining systems for potable water, sewage, drainage, and industrial piping
Merchant Marine
Masters Mates & Pilots Plans
01.2005 - 11.2008
- Pipe fitter/welder, wiper and O/S
- Responsible for making tools and parts on MILL and LATH
- Rebuilt oil and saltwater purifier/Managed tool crib inventory
- Proficient in a diverse equipment and machinery common to ships
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Highland High School
Palmdale, CA1994
Skills
- AWS certified D11
- OSHI 10 certified
- Expertise in FCAW, SNAW, GMAW, GTAW
- Reading drawings, models and blueprints
- Qualified to perform soldering, plasma cutting, torch, grinding, and drilling
- Welding safety precautions
- Crane/hoist expert
- Proficient with hand power tools
- Initiative to work independently/Team Player
Certification
D1.1 STRUCTURAL
OSHA 10
Timeline
Welder Fabricator Technician
Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 01.2024
Welder Technician
The Spaceship Company
11.2013 - 11.2021
Lead Welder
Contractors & Builders
05.2013 - 11.2014
Auto Mechanic
L J Automotive
09.2011 - 12.2012
Dual Shield Welder
Delta Scientific Corporation - Security Bollards and Barriers
05.2011 - 09.2011
Structure Mechanic
Aerospace Systems and Controls
10.2008 - 05.2010
Merchant Marine
Masters Mates & Pilots Plans
01.2005 - 11.2008
High School Diploma - General Studies
Highland High School
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