Christian Meadows
ROCKWOOD,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at VernDale Products, specializing in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Expert in welding and fabrication, I significantly reduced production delays through swift emergency responses and meticulous equipment repair. My dedication to quality workmanship and mechanical expertise ensures optimal operational efficiency. Willing to learn and improve my skillset to the highest level possible.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator Welder
VernDale Products
Detroit, MI
06.2017 - Current
- Performed preventive and routine maintenance on all machinery including motors, pumps, blowers, bearings, rollers, drive belts, gearboxes, augers, and heating and cooling systems.
- Welded various types of materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Fabrication Welder
Roush Industries
Allen Park, MI
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Custom fabricated parts to blueprint spec for prototype applications
- Installed prototype parts onto vehicles and field tested.
Education
Diploma -
Oscar A. Carlson High School
Rockwood, MI06.2014
Skills
- Custom Fabrication
- AWS Certified
- Structural Welding
- Acetylene Torches
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Fabrication
- Stainless steel tube welding
- Plasma Cutter
- Preventive maintenance
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Project Management
- Soldering Skills
Timeline
Fabricator Welder
VernDale Products
06.2017 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Roush Industries
06.2014 - 08.2016
Diploma -
Oscar A. Carlson High School