Charles Ryan

• Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
• Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
• Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
• Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
• Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
• Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.

Worked tearing down and rebuilding high steel. Also worked in a big led crusher building up steel that wore of while grinding up rock to get the lead out at a lead mine .

• Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
• Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
• Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
• Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
• Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.