Christopher Latham

Conduct weld inspections per AWS D1.1 code on tubular structural bases for cooling systems for data centers, logging findings in Autodesk bim360 and AppSheet, and administering weld tests in 3g and 4g GMAW-P and GMAW.

Calibrate welders. Reviewed welding procedures and specifications for accuracy and adherence of WPS

Collaborated with fabrication teams to promptly resolve non-conformance issues, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

• Performed motorcycle repairs and maintenance as a mechanic.
• Contract Welding

• Mig and Tig weld carbon and stainless steel sheet metal, tubing, pipe, etc. For thermal drying and food handling machines.
• Inspected welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintained clean, organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Trained new welders on safe practices and techniques, fostering a culture of safety.
• Conducted routine maintenance on welding machines to ensure performance.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.

• Certified welder constructing doors for Caterpillar Athens and components for Deere Hitachi.

*Operated plasma cutting machines to deliver precise metal fabrications.

*Interpreted blueprints to guarantee accurate cutting based on specifications.

*Cut plate into customer specified lengths and Shapes.

*16 ga. - 3" thick material

• Technical trainee focused in automation. Conveyors, stackers, belts, mandrels, static charge, labelers etc. Day to day task of troubleshooting. As well as injection mold processing.
• Operated automated machinery for consistent production processes.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.

• Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
• Operated welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Ensured weld quality and adherence to specifications through thorough inspections.
• Streamlined production processes through collaboration with team members.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
• Trained new welders on safe practices and techniques to enhance team competency.

• I opened a restaurant in Thomasville. I was the owner and operator. Daily tasks included but were not limited to inventory, payroll, acquiring entertainment, cooking, bartending, and all other day to day operations.

• Fabricated and welded in a production environment. Built skid steer attachments, including brush cutters, swing cutters, 4-in-1 buckets, root grapples, and specialty attachments based on blueprints.

• My job was to end tally lumber with a handheld device, and download information to my computer. I maintained this information through word, excel, and quick books. I also maintained/help maintain and service industrial equipment such as tilt hoist, planers, stackers, dust systems, dry kiln, boiler, forklifts, etc. My duties included welding, fabricating, electrical, hydraulics, engineering, and troubleshooting.

• I started here in the cutting department. I was on the wet saw briefly, from there Moved to the laser and plasma tables, becoming efficient on Solidworks and Pronest, I went to second shift as cutting room supervisor. After a year or more I went back to first shift as a production welder building skid steer attachments.