Brian Robertson
Mount Savage,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools with 7 years of experience welding for construction projects. Versed in operating cutting torches to dismantle and shape pieces and operating hoists and cranes to inspect pieces. Knowledge of safe welding practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autobody Repair Technician
Timbrook Automotive
Cumberland, MD
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed vehicle inspections to identify and diagnose damage.
- Utilized welding equipment, tools and materials to repair damaged vehicles.
- Repaired minor dents, scratches and other damages using a variety of techniques such as sanding, filing and grinding.
- Replaced body panels as needed using hand tools or power tools.
- Installed replacement parts such as doors, windows, headlights and bumpers.
- Completed paperwork related to job tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by following safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used for repairs and requested additional items when necessary.
- Collaborated with colleagues on large-scale repair projects to ensure efficient completion within given timelines.
- Followed all safety regulations while operating machinery such as lifts, grinders and drills.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality assurance purposes before returning them to customers.
- Adjusted alignment of suspension systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery used in the shop.
Ironworker
local 568
Cumberland, MD
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Inspected completed projects to ensure quality standards were met.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Structural Welder
Canam Steel
Point Of Rocks, MD
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Performed welding on steel components for bridge construction projects.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Calibrated gauges to measure the correct amount of heat during welding operations.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Developed customized jigs and fixtures for specific tasks as required by the job at hand.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Utilized specialized tools such as clamps, vises, tongs, when required during a project.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Center of Technology Ed
Cresaptown Md06-2006
Skills
- Steel Bar Installation
- Welding
- Safe Equipment Handling
- Surface Preparation
- Effective Customer Communication
- Body Part Replacement
- Hand And Power Tools
- Strong Work Ethic
- Troubleshooting And Repair
- Materials Preparation
- Material And Surface Repair
- Welding Procedure Specs
- Crane Rigging
- Fabrication
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Structural Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Specification Reading
- Defect Repair
- Stick Welding Experience
- Ornamental Ironworking
- Beam Welding
- Flux Core Welding
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Fusing, Cutting, And Measuring
- General Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Mig Welding
Certification
i had my g6 cert. with my g1,g2,g3 cert
References
- Josh Emerrick #814-842-0108 Job title- forman at summerset steel/ local 568 was a coworker
- Daniel Colmer #301-268-7952 Job title- engineer at potomac edison former boss
- Michele Filer #301-707-9290 J0b title- supervisor at Thomas B Finan Center friend/ worked for
Timeline
Autobody Repair Technician
Timbrook Automotive
09.2019 - 05.2020
Ironworker
local 568
05.2015 - 11.2018
Structural Welder
Canam Steel
10.2012 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Career Center of Technology Ed
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