Christopher Glaze
Union Tank Car Company
Lee,FLorida
5
years of professional experience
Accomplished welder with expertise in MIG and TIG welding at D&D Fabrications, ensuring high-quality standards and precision in fabrication. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills, successfully completing complex projects while adhering to safety protocols. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and deliver results that exceed industry expectations.
Work History
Welder
1 Year 9 Months- Read blueprints and welding symbols to assemble tank car components accurately.
- Performed MIG and flux-core welding on carbon steel and structural assemblies.
- Inspected welds for defects and corrected joints to meet quality standards.
- Operated grinders, torches, and clamps to prepare materials and finish surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures for hot work, PPE, and confined work areas.
- Measured and fitted metal parts to maintain alignment during fabrication.
- Cleaned weld areas and removed slag to support consistent joint strength.
Correctional Officer
9 Months- Monitored inmate movement to maintain security and prevent unauthorized activity.
- Conducted routine cell inspections to identify contraband and safety hazards.
- Enforced facility rules and documented inmate misconduct accurately.
- Escorted inmates to meals, recreation, and appointments following custody procedures.
- Responded quickly to disturbances and coordinated with staff during emergency situations.
- Searched inmates, living areas, and vehicles for prohibited items.
- Completed shift reports and incident documentation with attention to detail.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Welder
9 Months- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to complete fabrication tasks accurately.
- Set up welding equipment, adjusting amperage, wire feed, and shielding gas settings.
- Performed MIG and TIG welds on steel, aluminum, and stainless components.
- Inspected finished welds for quality, alignment, and compliance with specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
Welder
6 MonthsEducation
Master Welding Degree
Skills
Welding
Attention to detail
Fabrication
Blueprint reading
Torch cutting
Stick welding
Layout and fitting
Critical thinking
Shaping and cutting
Flux-cored arc welding
Pipe welding
Vertical welding
Steel fabrication
Tool repair and maintenance
Sheet metal fabrication
Parts fabrication
Crane operation
Precision measuring
Hazardous material handling
First aid training
Timeline
Welder
Union Tank Car Company
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Officer
Hamilton County Correctional Institute
02.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Welder
D&D Fabrications
03.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Welder
Ganskop In
11.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Tulsa Welding School
Master Welding Degree
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