Christopher Speer
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Accomplished welder with AWS certification and expertise in MIG and TIG welding at Miller Industries, Inc. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills, ensuring high-quality fabrication and adherence to safety standards. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through innovative jig development and rigorous inspection protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Miller Industries, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted welding operations across flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Applied various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core techniques.
- Fabricated components directly from blueprints to meet design specifications.
- Ensured weld quality through rigorous inspection of measurements and adherence to guidelines.
- Promoted workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Removed defective welds using air arc and grinder to align with quality standards.
- Implemented effective communication practices with team members regarding project progress.
- Supported development of custom jigs/fixtures to improve production efficiency.
Fabrication Welder
Curbs Plus
03.2013 - 05.2022
- Conducted welding operations across flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Applied various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core techniques.
- Fabricated components directly from blueprints to meet design specifications.
- Ensured weld quality through rigorous inspection of measurements and adherence to guidelines.
- Promoted workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Removed defective welds using air arc and grinder to align with quality standards.
- Implemented effective communication practices with team members regarding project progress.
- Supported development of custom jigs/fixtures to improve production efficiency.
Education
GED - N/A
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GASkills
- AWS certification
- Welding techniques
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stick and MIG welding
- Torch cutting methods
- Layout and fitting expertise
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural steel fabrication
- Arc welding processes
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Equipment operation proficiency
- Cutting techniques mastery
- Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
- Precision measurement tools
- Welding procedure specifications
- Crane operation skills
- Joint preparation techniques
- Welding symbol interpretation
- Inspection protocols adherence
- OSHA compliance knowledge
- Time management
Certification
AWS certification in 2g welding
Timeline
Welder
Miller Industries, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2025
Fabrication Welder
Curbs Plus
03.2013 - 05.2022
GED - N/A
Georgia Northwestern Technical College