Brian Maloy
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Skilled welder with MIG welding expertise, strong attention to detail, and a proven track record in blueprint reading and fabrication. Committed to quality inspections and mentoring, ensuring all projects meet industry standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Pinnacle Manufacturing
Boaz, AL
10.2020 - Current
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, adhering to industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Welder
Valiant Steel
Gadsden, AL
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Operated Flux Core MIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste during fabrication.
- Maintained equipment and performed regular safety checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Welding Fabricator
Hurron Valley
Anniston, AL
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and Stick welding techniques to meet maintenance specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with engineering team to optimize fabrication processes for improved efficiency.
- Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
- Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
Fitter/Welder
Trinity Myer
Steele, AL
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Operated precision tools for assembly and installation of components.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate fitting and alignment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards and specifications.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Used rosebud to heat up base material to right temperature to weld.
Welder
G&N Compaction
Gadsden, AL
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise construction specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hokes Bluff High School
Hokes Bluff, AL05-2013
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Critical thinking
- Stick welding
- Layout and fitting
- Torch cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Flat welding
- Steel fabrication
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
Timeline
Welder
Pinnacle Manufacturing
10.2020 - Current
Welder
Valiant Steel
12.2019 - 10.2020
Welding Fabricator
Hurron Valley
12.2018 - 12.2019
Fitter/Welder
Trinity Myer
08.2015 - 12.2018
Welder
G&N Compaction
08.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Hokes Bluff High School