Clayton Meyer
Van Wert,OH
Summary
My name is Clayton Meyer, I had recently graduated from Vantage Career Center in 2025, where I studied Heavy equipment operations . Thought out my junior and senior year, I had the opportunity to run a wide range of heavy equipment such as skid steer, back-hoe, mini excavator, bulldozer, forklift, and dump truck. While at vantage I obtained my OSHA-10 Certification. While at Vantage I also Worked as a team, and used communication skills and problem solving skills to complete Lab projects and projects we did for the community. After graduation I took a Job as an Industrial Welder at Valco Companies in Coldwater Ohio. At Valco I use mig welding skills to mig welder feed hopper boxes and a wide range of other small parts. I am very detail oriented and use problem solving skills on a day to day basis to ensure parts fit correct with no warping.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Industrial Welder
Valco Companies
Coldwater, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Operated MIG welding equipment to complete projects efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols during all welding activities.
- Collaborated with supervisors and operators to maintain workflow and project timelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
General Construction Laborer
G.A.L Construction
Convoy, OH
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators and forklifts to assist with site preparation and material handling.
- Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and finishing to support overall project completion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of construction sites to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to project timelines.
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
- Complied with OSHA regulations
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestview Local School
Convoy, OH05.2025
High School Diploma -
Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH05.2025
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Steel fabrication
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Scaffolding setup
- Hand tool usage
- Plumbing basics
- Worksite safety
- Construction safety
- OSHA
Timeline
Light Industrial Welder
Valco Companies
03.2025 - Current
General Construction Laborer
G.A.L Construction
06.2024 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Crestview Local School
High School Diploma -
Vantage Career Center