Clayton Archer
Tennille,GA
Summary
Adept Welder and Mechanic with proven expertise in fabrication and equipment operation, honed at AITX and other leading companies. Skilled in various welding techniques and mechanical repairs, I excel in enhancing workshop productivity and equipment reliability through meticulous preventative maintenance and innovative problem-solving. Demonstrates strong teamwork and time management abilities, ensuring efficient project completion and superior work quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/rail Car Repair Technician
AITX
Tennille, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Mechanic
North Lake Tire and Service
Sandersville, GA
05.2013 - 06.2021
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Tractor Trailer Chassis Mechanic
CMC
McIntyre, GA
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Increased workshop productivity with effective time management skills, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, resulting in timely resolutions.
- Maintained excellent communication with service advisors regarding job status updates, fostering efficient workflow processes.
- Reduced breakdowns by performing preventative maintenance on chassis components, ensuring smooth operations.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail during all stages of chassis repair, minimizing potential errors or oversights.
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
Certification
AAR welding certified at AITX
Timeline
Welder/rail Car Repair Technician
AITX
06.2021 - Current
Tractor Trailer Chassis Mechanic
CMC
02.2018 - 09.2018
Mechanic
North Lake Tire and Service
05.2013 - 06.2021
AAR welding certified at AITX