Christopher D. Tenney

Welder

Hannibal South, Inc.

08.2021 - Current

Office: (323) 588-4261
Fax: (323) 589-5640
Production Manager: Stephen Filkins
Supervisor: Carlos Colon
Full-time ($17.99/hr)
Retained by Company
Experience In Beam Welding Department Moved To Frame/Rack Department & Currently still in the department
Hand safety Team Member
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
Conducted rigorous post-weld inspections to guarantee structural integrity of each piece.
Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.