Chanler Self
Petersburg,TN
Summary
Results-driven welding supervisor with expertise in quality assurance, safety compliance, and workflow optimization. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects on schedule while maintaining high standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Supervisor
PAKFAB Fabrication
Lewisburg, Tennessee
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Coordinated workflow among welders to enhance overall productivity and efficiency.
- Inspected welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Developed and managed schedules for welding projects to ensure adherence to production timelines.
- Trained new team members on welding techniques and equipment usage to promote skill development and safety compliance.
Welder Team Lead
PAKFAB Fabrication
Lewisburg, Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in training new welders on processes and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Logger
Wells Logging
Cornersville, Tennessee
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Operated logging equipment to harvest trees efficiently and safely.
- Maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance on job sites.
- Assisted in planning tree removal strategies to minimize environmental impact.
- Conducted site assessments to determine suitable logging locations and techniques.
- Utilized various tools and power equipment to cut down trees and shear off limbs.
- Operated machinery such as skidders, tractors, and log loaders.
- Performed maintenance on logging vehicles and other equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA09-2020
Skills
- Welding supervision
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment setup
- Workflow optimization
- Project scheduling
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Welding Supervisor
PAKFAB Fabrication
11.2025 - Current
Welder Team Lead
PAKFAB Fabrication
11.2022 - Current
Logger
Wells Logging
04.2020 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School