Charles Kennady
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Adept Lead Welder and Fabricator with a proven track record at Chef Supply, showcasing expertise in MIG and TIG welding alongside exceptional team collaboration. Streamlined project completion by developing optimized workflows, significantly enhancing product quality through meticulous inspection and defect management. Skilled in metal fabrication and embodying strong problem-solving abilities, consistently meeting critical deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder and Fabricator
Chef Supply
08.2015 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
Welder and Fabricator
Specialty Manufacturing
02.2012 - 08.2015
- 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.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Welder Fabricator, and Pump Mechanic
Derby City Pump and Valve Service
03.2007 - 02.2012
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology, Business
Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, South Carolina08-2005
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Team collaboration
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Tool maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Heat treatment
- Teamwork and communication
- Fabrication techniques
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Machine operation
- Arc welding
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Cutting techniques
- Aluminum metal welding
- Equipment operation
- Wire feed machines
- Gas metal arc equipment
- Flux core welding
- Measurements and calculations
- Analytical thinking
- Repair skills
- Goal setting
- Blueprint reading
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Time management abilities
- Surface material preparation
- Adaptability
- Quality control
Timeline
Lead Welder and Fabricator
Chef Supply
08.2015 - 11.2024
Welder and Fabricator
Specialty Manufacturing
02.2012 - 08.2015
Welder Fabricator, and Pump Mechanic
Derby City Pump and Valve Service
03.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology, Business
Spartanburg Technical College
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