Brian Waltner
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Seasoned welder/fabricator with extensive experience in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Known for attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective training of junior welders. Ready to drive quality and efficiency in all welding projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Metal Working Group
Fairfield, OH
01.2013 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG TIG and Stick welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Trained junior welders on welding techniques, safety practices, and equipment operation procedures.
- Inspected finished products for compliance with quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Developed new fabrication methods that reduced waste and enhanced production timelines.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Interpreted technical blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly of custom projects.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Welding and fabrication of various parts, subcomponents and fixtures, usually start to finish. Print reading, alterations etc. I (when available) have an engineer e-mail me the SolidWorks model and have my own laptop to figure out a strategy for bigger or more complex 'one-off' parts, sometimes first runs of more complex prototypes. Or to build fixtures for subcomponents for other coworkers etc.
Welder/Fabricator
Armor Group
Mason, OH
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Operated and maintained welding equipment, ensuring safety protocols were consistently followed.
- Fabricated Military components for Raytheon. Also built components and subcomponents for Rotax. After a year or so i welded all the plumbing and other (stainless) components for larger products. Stick and Tig welding mainly.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Interpreted technical blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly of custom projects.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
VICA Competition Leader - Welding
D. Russel Lee Career Center
Fairfield, OH06-1998
Skills
- I have been welding for roughly 35 years, with the exception of 2 years beginning in 2004-2006 where i worked at a paper mill Stick welding carbon and stainless steel Mig Welding nearly every type of steel and aluminum used in fabrication in all positions
Tig welding Carbon, Stainless and Aluminum in all positions as well - Grinding skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Power tools operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Stick welding
- Vertical welding
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Tool repair and maintenane
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Metal Working Group
01.2013 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Armor Group
01.2011 - 01.2013
VICA Competition Leader - Welding
D. Russel Lee Career Center