Bryan Alexander
New Smyrna Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished welder and fabricator with extensive expertise in metal fabrication and quality control. Committed to continuous improvement, driving enhancements in production processes and team performance. Recognized for ability to train and mentor staff while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Solace
Edgewater, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using various welding techniques and equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated welding machines to join metal parts effectively.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Fabricator/Welder
ATLANTIC CENTRAL ENTERPRISES
HOLLY HILL, FL
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Expertly operated machinery for precise fabrication tasks in metalworking processes.
- Interpreted blueprints effectively to guarantee accurate assembly of fabricated structures.
- Assembled parts following detailed specifications in engineering blueprints.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products for adherence to quality standards.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision, ensuring high-quality outcomes in all tasks performed.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to meet project goals and effectively resolve on-site issues.
- Developed innovative solutions that enhanced team performance and productivity.
- Ensured equipment safety by performing regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Welder 1/mold Repair
BOSTON WHALER/BRUNSWICK
Edgewater, Florida
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Repaired defective welds on marine molds following patented specifications rigorously.
- Adjusted molds to align with production processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Completed comprehensive audits of supply decks and hulls for quality compliance.
- Identified design discrepancies through troubleshooting, ensuring quality compliance.
- Operated various tools including plasma cutters, forklifts, and cranes safely.
- Utilized MIG and TIG welding techniques for fabrication of metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints for accurate assembly procedures in projects.
- Trained incoming employees on welding techniques and safety regulations, fostering a skilled workforce.
Quality Inspector WELDING INSPECTOR
FABCO METAL PRODUCTS
Daytona Beach, Florida
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitored performance and generated reports daily detailing quality of production and defect rates
- Instructed & implemented best practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Evaluated components of final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications
- Reported repeated issues and violations to superiors and various departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and report rectified problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
- Recommended improvements, design solutions and integration solutions
- Conducted visual and physical tests on finished products to ensure quality.
- Inspected metal components for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Utilized measuring tools to assess dimensional accuracy of products.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to understand product specifications and requirements.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while inspecting materials or products.
- Inspected packaging for completeness, correctness and damage prior to shipping out orders.
- Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Collaborated with welders to identify and resolve quality issues during production.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate welding specifications.
Fabricator/Welder
Awning and sign contractors
Edgewater, FL
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Make material and parts cut lists, cut up material and gather/make parts, Tac/assemble (awnings, sunshades, chases, and sun shutters)
- Fabricated metal components using various hand tools and machinery.
- Weld and grind after assembly, Sand and clean up with a wipe down with acetone if needed for finish
- Assembled products following strict quality control standards.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto and from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
Fabricator/Welder
Embedded metals LLC
Cedar Springs, MI
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Blueprint reading, layout, tac on any parts, jigs for pile caps and embeds, fabrication and welding
- Fabricated steel components using cutting, bending, and welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Operated machinery such as plasma cutters and welding machines effectively.
- Grind excess material off parts with grinders and sanders after welding process is complete.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as saws, brakes, shears, bending rolls and flame cutting equipment.
- Fabricate metal components by cutting, burning, and welding steel pieces together.
- Follow quality control guidelines during fabrication processes.
- Analyze mechanical drawings to determine most efficient methods for assembly and fabrication.
- Clean work area upon completion of each job task.
- Troubleshoot problems that arise during fabrication process.
- Ensure compliance with local building codes when constructing structures.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
- Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
- Completed, filed and organized job reports on completed tasks and products.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
Structural Fitter
STRUCTURAL STANDARDS
Cedar Springs, Michigan
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Inspected all welded projects to verify alignment with printed specifications
- Worked closely with foreman and shift leads to maintain optimum levels of communication to efficiently complete projects, resulting in reduction of costs and increased productivity
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
Fabricator/Welder
CUSTOM STEEL FABRICTORS LLC
Wyoming, MI
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Read blue prints, layout, make parts/material on blue print, weld, torch or plasma, drill and punch holes, bend, grind, paint
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate specifications.
- Fabricated metal components using various hand tools and machinery.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units prior to installation.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Installed heat trace tape to tubing and controls and bent large tubing with power bender.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Metal Fabricator/Shop Foreman
Embedded metals LLC
Cedar Springs, MI
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Read blue prints, layout, make parts/material on blue print, weld, torch or plasma, drill and punch holes, bend, grind, paint, package finish product, check quality of all finished work, order shop supplies
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and machinery.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for production accuracy.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Implemented best practices for efficient material handling and storage.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
- Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
- Set up and operated rollers, flame cutters, and drill presses.
- Mark reference lines onto workpieces prior to fabrication operations.
- Maintain accurate records of all production activities including number of pieces produced per hour.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to optimize processes and efficiency.
- Maintained equipment and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold product standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and facilitated timely reordering of materials.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner to maintain positive work relationships.
- Identified areas for improvement within the shop to increase efficiency levels.
- Worked closely with management team to develop long-term strategies for shop operations.
- Managed inventory control system to ensure adequate supply of materials was available at all times.
- Created reports detailing daily operations, including number of jobs completed, hours worked.
- Organized workflow schedules for staff members based on job orders received from customers.
Structural Fitter
Structural standards
Sparta, MI
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Read blue prints, layout measurements, Tac on parts, notch or cope cut outs, prep steel for certain type of weld, weld
- Fabricated structural components using blueprints and specifications.
- Assembled steel structures and frameworks for various projects.
- Operated tools such as grinders, drills, and welding machines safely.
- Cut and bent sheet metal into specific shapes for fabrication purposes.
- Inspected parts for accuracy and quality assurance prior to installation.
- Grouted anchor bolts into concrete foundations prior to installation of structural components.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or rust inhibitors onto finished products.
- Operated overhead cranes, forklifts and other lifting devices when needed during assembly processes.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
MISC. STEEL FABRICATOR/Fabricator/Welder
Taylor-Made Metals
Comstock Park, MI
06.2005 - 01.2009
- Created parts and materials from blueprints with attention to detail.
Welded components using torch or plasma methods for optimal strength.
Executed drilling and punching of holes following blueprint guidelines.
Bent and ground materials to conform to exact dimensions.
Painted finished products to improve longevity and appearance. - Fabricated steel components using blueprints and technical drawings.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as saws, brakes, shears, bending rolls and flame cutting equipment.
- Assembled fabricated parts into complete structures in accordance with specified tolerances.
- Analyze mechanical drawings to determine most efficient methods for assembly and fabrication.
- Maintained a tidy work environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes when constructing structures.
- Followed established policies for proper use of raw materials during production.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during fabrication process.
- Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
- Conducted tests on finished products to ensure they meet industry standards.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units prior to installation.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
Education
Basic - High school diploma
Grandville High School
Grandville, MI05-2006
Skills
- Assembly drawings
- Woodworking
- Finished product defect inspection
- Machining
- Mild steel
- Identifying materials in blueprints
- Teamwork
- Plasma cutting
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Precision measuring instruments
- Torch
- Corrective maintenance operations
- Climbing
- Saws
- Precision measurement in machining
- Basic math
- FCAW
- Safety regulations
- Welding torches
- Grinders
- Assembly
- Press brake machine
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Supervising experience
- Aluminum
- Welding positioners
- Crane
- Welding machines
- Carbon steel
- Machine inspection
- Manufacturing company experience
- Detail drawing interpretation
- Grinding
- Manufacturing
- Dimensional inspection
- Fabricator experience
- Assembler experience
- Defect detection (quality control)
- Safety standards in production
- Lubrication
- Blueprint section views
- TIG welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Cutting torches
- Attention to detail
- Quality inspection
- Mechanical knowledge
- Fabrication
- Sheet metal
- Math
- Reading weld symbols
- Welding clamps
- Tape measure proficiency
- Quality standards in production
- Schematics
- Production in-process inspection
- Mentoring
- Forklift
- Stainless steel
- Warehouse experience
- Metalworking
- Leadership
- Blueprint dimension interpretation
- Cutting machines
- Measurement (quality control)
- Calipers
- Machine operator experience
- Machine operation - Machine operation experience (6-10 years)
- Blueprint reading
- Machine drilling
- Welder experience
- Plasma cutters
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Welding
- Angle grinders
- Mechanical blueprint interpretation
- Welding tables
- Titanium
- Flux-cored welding
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment operation
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Welding inspection
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Stainless steel welding
- Torch cutting
- Aluminum welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Jig building
- Personal protective equipment
- Shop drawings
- AWS D11 structural welding code
- Fall protection
- Jig fabrication
- Weld inspections
- Welding symbols
Certification
- Driver's License, 03/28
- AWS Certified Welder (AWS CW)
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Welding Certification
Languages
English, Native
Willing To Relocate
Edgewater, FL
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Solace
10.2025 - Current
Fabricator/Welder
ATLANTIC CENTRAL ENTERPRISES
04.2023 - 08.2025
Welder 1/mold Repair
BOSTON WHALER/BRUNSWICK
05.2021 - 04.2023
Quality Inspector WELDING INSPECTOR
FABCO METAL PRODUCTS
10.2019 - 05.2021
Fabricator/Welder
Awning and sign contractors
06.2019 - 01.2021
Fabricator/Welder
Embedded metals LLC
08.2017 - 11.2019
Structural Fitter
STRUCTURAL STANDARDS
11.2016 - 01.2019
Fabricator/Welder
CUSTOM STEEL FABRICTORS LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Metal Fabricator/Shop Foreman
Embedded metals LLC
06.2013 - 01.2015
Structural Fitter
Structural standards
05.2009 - 01.2013
MISC. STEEL FABRICATOR/Fabricator/Welder
Taylor-Made Metals
06.2005 - 01.2009
Basic - High school diploma
Grandville High School