Cody Branson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in Tig, MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Seasoned Welder with 6 years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Collaborative Ironworker proudly offering over 6 years of experience using various equipment safely and correctly. Committed to efficiency and time management. A team player with a great attendance record to work in all types of conditions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking Rigger performing accurate, efficient and quality work according to strict timetables. Effective at operating with minimal oversight while supporting team needs. Top-notch organizational, planning and problem-solving skills with superior work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
Hemi Systems
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Installed all the equipment at Carolina foods like conveyers, spiral, and fryer
- Set up machinery properly with hand and power tools, carefully checking level, centerlines, and balance
- Corrected issues with machinery by fabricating, repairing, and welding components
- Protected components and increased life of machinery with regular lubrication and preventive maintenance
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools and power tools
- Determined requirements and planned work according to blueprints
- Fabricated custom parts for machinery using shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders
- Communicated with team members to coordinate tasks effectively during large projects
- Restored performance by replacing defective parts and improving alignment between components
- Lifted heavy loads with hoists, rollers and airbags
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes, hoists, and forklifts to maneuver large components during installation or repair jobs
- Operated welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and arc welders, to join metal components
- Prepared materials for welds, smoothing surfaces to increase durability and quality
- Measured materials using calipers, tape measures, and other measuring devices to ensure accurate dimensions before welding.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, facilitating prompt service calls when specialized expertise was required.
- Enhanced team communication, introducing daily briefing on maintenance schedules and priorities.
Welder/Ironworker/Millwright/Rigger
Robinson Construction Group LLC
Perryville, MO
02.2017 - 10.2023
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities
- Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites
- Received structural steel and moved it to modular locations
- Performed layout and set up blocking in mod footprint
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items
- Managed and tracked materials and supplies needed for projects and expedited additional materials to avoid project delay
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings and tested to confirm proper working condition
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications and establish work procedures
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads
- Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight
- Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Welding And Pipe Fitting - Welding And Pipe Fitting Degree
Missouri Welding Institute
Nevada, MO09.2016
High School Diploma -
Southern Boone County Schools
Ashland, MO05.2012
Skills
- TIG welding expert
- Safety measures
- Critical thinking
- Steel component alignments
- Erection drawing assessments
- Decision-making
- AWS certified
- People skills
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- PPE use
- Blowtorches and equipment
- Good work ethic
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Stick Welding
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Blueprint Reading
- Millwright
- Fabrication
- Industrial Equipment Experience
- Construction
- Welding
- Driving
- Industrial equipment
- Blueprint reading
- Basic math
- Assembly
- Metal building erection
- Mechanical knowledge
- Machining
- Maintenance
- Industrial maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Power tools
- Mechanic experience
- Electrical systems
- Conveyor installation
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Installation
- Heavy Lifting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Parts Installation
- Machinery installation
- Conveyor Systems
- Welding expertise
- Equipment Assembly
- Work Planning
- Structural welding
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
Certification
Forklift Certification, 02/01/17, Present
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Millwright
Hemi Systems
10.2023 - Current
Welder/Ironworker/Millwright/Rigger
Robinson Construction Group LLC
02.2017 - 10.2023
Welding And Pipe Fitting - Welding And Pipe Fitting Degree
Missouri Welding Institute
High School Diploma -
Southern Boone County Schools
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