To obtain a position utilizing my TIG welding, metal fabrication, and woodworking skills. To add value to a team by using innovation, knowledge, and experience to solve problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator/Welder
Nationwide Architectural Metals
Hickory, NC
02.2020 - 02.2025
Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
OperatedWater-Jet and other CNC machines
Made parts using auto cad
Lead Man over fabrication department
TIG Welder/Fabricator
Carolina Prime Pet
06.2019 - 02.2020
Build food-grade machines out of stainless steel
Weld & repair broken machinery
Fabricate parts for factory machines
Design templates for custom parts
Welder/Fabricator
Specialty Fabricators & Machine Shop
08.2015 - 06.2019
Assess client needs and requests, diagnose and communicate best course of action, implement plan using fabrication skills
Supervise a team of employees
Oversee and ensure job progress and success
Quote jobs for clients; create work orders
Travel to various job sites to weld (repairs and installations)
Operate Press Break & Sheer machines on a daily basis
Repair hydraulics
Manage inventory of metal and welding supplies
Overcome on-job obstacles and ensure client satisfaction
Maintain positive professional relationships with collaborating companies
TIG Welder
Carolina Customs
03.2014 - 07.2015
Production Welding of Ambulance Parts (oxygen bottle holders, bumpers, cabinets, handrails, etc.)
Worked to meet firm deadlines; completed job to satisfaction in a time crunch
Managed inventory of ambulance parts to meet needs of individual orders
Education
Professional Welding Certificate - undefined
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL
01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro, NC
01.2013
Skills
TIG Welding
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Operating Machines
Press Break
Sheer
Manual Lathe
Manual Mill
Fabrication
Knowledgeable of all decimals
Knowledgeable of all mathematical formulas required to create parts