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Chris Crane

Atchison,KS

Summary

Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Zephyr Products Inc., specializing in MIG and TIG welding. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective collaboration and precise execution of complex welding tasks. Skilled in multi-process welding and committed to maintaining OSHA compliance, ensuring high-quality results and structural integrity in all projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Zephyr Products Inc.
10.2023 - 02.2026
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding machines to ensure high-quality welds on various metal components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks according to specifications.
  • Inspected completed welds for structural integrity, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall productivity in fabrication processes.

Welder

Peabody Energy Corp.
Wright, WY
03.2017 - 09.2023

Air carbon arcing, oxy/fuel cutting torch operation, operating various grinders. SMAW,GMAW,And Flux core welding processes on Mild Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless and TIG welding Aluminum, and hard facing, Repairing heavy equipment cutting out cracks and repairing heavy cast hauling truck axle housings. Building up worn earth moving equipment cutting edges and repairing broken equipment parts.

Welder

Deffenbaugh Industries
Shawnee, KS
02.2014 - 01.2017
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding machines to ensure high-quality welds on various metal components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks according to specifications.
  • Inspected completed welds for structural integrity, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall productivity in fabrication processes.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY

Skills

Layout and fitting

Shaping and cutting

Pipe welding

Vertical welding

Structural welding

Flat welding

Equipment operation

Horizontal welding

MIG welding professional

Tool repair and maintenance

Cutting techniques

Gas tungsten arc welding

Shielded metal arc welding

Personal protective equipment

Precision measuring tools

Wire feed machines

Welding symbols

Surface preparation

Rigging techniques

OSHA compliance

Equipment Repair

Flux core (FCAW) welding

Multi-process welding

Hand and power tool operation

Timeline

Welder

Zephyr Products Inc.
10.2023 - 02.2026

Welder

Peabody Energy Corp.
03.2017 - 09.2023

Welder

Deffenbaugh Industries
02.2014 - 01.2017

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Chris Crane