Christopher Glade
Orlando,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Fabrication Welder skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Committed to safety compliance and maintaining optimal equipment performance to produce high-quality components.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
National Stainless Inc.
Orlando, FL
05.2003 - Current
- Fabricated stainless steel components through MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Applied MIG, TIG, and other welding processes to join metal pieces.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations during fabrication.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal welding performance.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, reducing potential downtime.
- Prepared surfaces for welding operations through grinding, sanding, or polishing.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Verified cut lengths consistently to maintain accuracy in production. for deviation in cut length specs.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Verified finished products for compliance with engineering standards prior to shipping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Orlando, FL06-1990
Skills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Welding insp
- Attention to detail
- Shop drawings
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
National Stainless Inc.
05.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School