CHARLES GRAHAM
Red Bud,IL
Summary
Well-driven welder with 2 years experience in GMAW and SMAW welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, blueprints, and fabricating with attention to detail. Flexible employee with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
CGB Saint Louis Shipyard
10.2024 - Current
- Crop and renewed various sections of steel from M/V and barges
- Fit and welded inserts, knuckles , cooler boxes , hull plates, etc.
- Used gas meters daily prior to entering void or tank
- Responsible for conducting morning meetings and managing dock workers.
Welder
Metro East Industries
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed industrial-level equipment to weld and bond metal sections.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Followed detailed write-ups to perform necessary repairs.
LABORER
Conductor Power
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Escorted trucks to a safe offloading location
- Set out safety measures before any work began
- Spotted 12k operator in unloading panels
- Properly marked panels after ensuring they were correct wattage for said block
- Spotted skid steer operator in unloading the double stacked boxes of panels
- Escorted trucks out after signing BOL
WELDER
Higgs Welding
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with the stretching and shortening of truck frames
- Installed lift gates
- Welded and mounted dump bodies
- Mounted and welded hydraulic scissor hoist
- Installed snowplows and tailgate spreaders
- Fabricated and welded taillight panels
- Fabricated bed rail with headache racks
CARPENTER
R.C. Building, Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Specializing in the manufacturing and construction of post-frame buildings, custom designed to customer's exact specifications
- Operating equipment to unload materials around the worksite as well as assisting in the building process
- Framing, installation of doors and windows
- Laying steel for exterior, interior, and ceilings
BAY ATTENDANT
Blue Beacon
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Applied waxes and protective treatments to tractor-trailers for high-quality finishes
- Used cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance the appearance of tractor-trailers
CONSTRUCTION LABORER
McCarthy Building Companies
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Installed prefabricated buildings (storage tents for work site)
- Digging and pouring low water crossing
- GPS layout and shakeout for fence posts
- Installed 30 miles of fence
- Operated equipment around job site including man lifts, skid steers, 5ks, John Deere 5060
Education
HIGH SCHOOL -
James Madison High School
CERTIFICATE OF BASIC WELDING -
Lakeland Community College
11-2023
Skills
- GMAW/SMAW Welding
- Fitting
- Daily equipment inspections
- Conducting safe work operations
- Preparation and quality
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Communication
Timeline
Welder
CGB Saint Louis Shipyard
10.2024 - Current
Welder
Metro East Industries
07.2024 - 11.2024
LABORER
Conductor Power
01.2024 - 04.2024
WELDER
Higgs Welding
04.2023 - 12.2023
CARPENTER
R.C. Building, Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2023
BAY ATTENDANT
Blue Beacon
07.2022 - 09.2022
CONSTRUCTION LABORER
McCarthy Building Companies
10.2021 - 06.2022
HIGH SCHOOL -
James Madison High School
CERTIFICATE OF BASIC WELDING -
Lakeland Community College
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