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Bruce Brown

Columbia,SC

Summary

Skilled Welder and Technician with a proven track record at companies like Owen Steel, showcasing expertise in Flux-Cored Arc Welding and exceptional blueprint reading abilities. Adept at enhancing workplace safety and efficiency, my hands-on experience and strong diagnostic skills have significantly reduced system downtimes. Demonstrates a commitment to quality and team training, embodying reliability and precision in every task.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Owen Steel
12.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Technician

Abnormal Kustom
03.2018 - 11.2022
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
  • Conducted detailed diagnostics to identify issues, leading to decrease in system downtimes.
  • Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.

Painter

Sea Hunt Boats
02.2012 - 08.2016
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.

Education

Dreher High School , Columbia, SC
05.2007

Skills

  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reader
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Flat Welding
  • Horizontal Welding

Timeline

Welder - Owen Steel
12.2022 - Current
Technician - Abnormal Kustom
03.2018 - 11.2022
Painter - Sea Hunt Boats
02.2012 - 08.2016
Dreher High School - ,

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