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Christopher Waid

Silver city,NM

Summary

Seasoned Welder with 29 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble all structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Wendy's Restaurant
SILVER CITY, NM
07.2022 - Current
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.

Welder

Prison
06.2006 - 09.2021
  • During this time I specialized in all these areas. Welding, maintenance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC certified.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
  • Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.

Handy Man

Franks handy man service
Meza, AR
02.2001 - 11.2005
  • Assisted handyman with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, welding, plumbing, electrical work, and appliance installation
  • Operated power tools such as drills and saws safely while completing projects.
  • Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.

Welder

Quality Gates & Fences
Mesa, AZ
03.1996 - 01.2001
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Fabricated and Welded pool fences and privacy gates for residential and apartment complexes.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Welding Arc, Mig, Tig

East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center
Mesa, AZ

Skills

  • Expense Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing
  • Performance Management
  • Stick Welding
  • Sub-Arc Welding
  • TIG Welding Expert
  • Pipe Welding

Timeline

Manager

Wendy's Restaurant
07.2022 - Current

Welder

Prison
06.2006 - 09.2021

Handy Man

Franks handy man service
02.2001 - 11.2005

Welder

Quality Gates & Fences
03.1996 - 01.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Welding Arc, Mig, Tig

East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center
Christopher Waid