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Chauncey Whitehead

Linn,MO

Summary

Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality fabricated products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Fred M. Luth & Sons
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

OSP Inspector and Supervisor

ADB Utility Contractors
02.2018 - 04.2023
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions.
  • Worked with users to diagnose and resolve network and device problems and implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
  • Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

General Foreman

MasTec
07.2014 - 01.2018
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Welder and Fabricator

Honse Welding
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Welder and Fabricator

Capital Steel
06.2009 - 06.2011
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.

Welder and Fabricator

Space Coast Steel
12.2006 - 05.2009
  • Welded the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Orlando, FL
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Education

No Degree -

Astronaut High School
Titusville, FL

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Schedule Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Shop Drawings
  • Department Collaboration
  • Fabrication
  • MIG Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Component Assembly
  • Weld Inspections

Timeline

Supervisor

Fred M. Luth & Sons
05.2023 - 09.2023

OSP Inspector and Supervisor

ADB Utility Contractors
02.2018 - 04.2023

General Foreman

MasTec
07.2014 - 01.2018

Welder and Fabricator

Honse Welding
07.2011 - 12.2013

Welder and Fabricator

Capital Steel
06.2009 - 06.2011

Welder and Fabricator

Space Coast Steel
12.2006 - 05.2009

No Degree -

Astronaut High School

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