Chad King
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
Cl Fabrication
Clarinda, IA
10.2022 - Current
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- 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.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
Correctional Officer
MTC
Maryville, MO
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Machining
Focus (Kawasaki)
Maryville, MO
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Identified malfunctions or failures to troubleshoot issues by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
Production Welding
H&H Trailer
Clarinda, IA
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Performed basic mathematical computations to accurately measure surfaces and calculate materials needed.
- Completed projects using steal GMAW and aluminun GMAW welding techniques.
- Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required.
- Maintained work areas in a neat fashion and equipment in good working order.
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
- Followed the approved process for assembly.
- Followed safe work practices instituted by the company.
- Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
- Inspected all welded projects to ensure they met the blueprint specifications.
- Assembled and disassembled pumping units and accessories.
- Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Employed the use of basic math to perform calculations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Identified issues and brought them to the job foreman to be resolved.
- Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job.
Welder Fabricator
Hull Trailers
Braddyville, IA
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job.
- Followed the approved process for assembly.
- Identified issues and brought them to the job foreman to be resolved.
- Followed company protocols and safety procedures to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
- Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
- Performed basic mathematical computations to accurately measure surfaces and calculate materials needed.
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
- Inspected all welded projects to ensure they met the blueprint specifications.
- Followed blueprints to create products according to specifications.
- Maintained work areas in a neat fashion and equipment in good working order.
- Followed safe work practices instituted by the company.
- Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required.
- Assembled and disassembled pumping units and accessories.
Machine Operator
Laclede
Maryville, MO
05.2004 - 2010
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Read and followed standard operating procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components.
Education
GED - undefined
Maryville High School
Maryville, MOAuto Collision Repair - undefined
Northwest Technical School
Maryville, MO1990
Welding Certificate - undefined
Northwest Technical School
Maryville, MO1990
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Blueprints and specifications
- Safety awareness
- Quality checks
Timeline
Lead Welder
Cl Fabrication
10.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
MTC
03.2019 - 10.2022
Machining
Focus (Kawasaki)
07.2018 - 06.2019
Production Welding
H&H Trailer
03.2013 - 07.2018
Welder Fabricator
Hull Trailers
04.2011 - 04.2013
Machine Operator
Laclede
05.2004 - 2010
GED - undefined
Maryville High School
Auto Collision Repair - undefined
Northwest Technical School
Welding Certificate - undefined
Northwest Technical School