Cody Chessor
Trailer by Premier
Fulton,KY
14
years of professional experience
Dedicated fabrication welder known for exceptional quality assurance and safety practices. Experienced in training personnel and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency, ready to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment.
can handle being away from home for long periods of time.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Fabrication Welder
3 Years 7 Months- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate trailer components.
- Trained new employees on welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
SR Mate
10 Years 2 Months- Operated and maintained equipment to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.
- Assisted in navigation and vessel positioning during docking and undocking procedures.
- Monitored waterway conditions, reporting hazards to ensure crew safety.
- Coordinated deck activities, optimizing workflow among crew members for improved efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and cargo, enhancing operational readiness and compliance.
- Trained junior crew members on safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering knowledge sharing.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing downtime and improving performance reliability.
- Supervised loading and unloading operations at ports efficiently, reducing cargo handling time significantly.
- Upheld the highest standards of maritime law compliance, promoting a culture of safety and professionalism among the crew.
- Evaluated crew performance regularly by setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for professional growth.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in essential skills such as firefighting, life-saving techniques, and damage control procedures.
- Maintained detailed voyage records, facilitating accurate tracking of progress and performance metrics.
- Streamlined onboard procedures for efficiency, resulting in reduced port turnaround times.
- Managed personnel assignments and rotations effectively to optimize team performance while preventing fatigue-related issues.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, improving overall crew performance.
- Improved communication between crew members by implementing a structured daily briefing system.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
MIG welding
Pipe welding
Grinders
Grinding and finishing techniques
Fabrication
Plasma cutting
Hand tool safety
Welding safety procedures
Jig fabrication
Defect repair
Blueprint interpretation
Stainless steel welding
Blueprints
Stick welding
Production
Lockout and tagout procedures
Weld inspections
Power tool safety
Jig building
First aid and CPR
Overhead welding position
Stainless steel metal welding
Surface grinding
Pipe fitting
Hand and power tool operation
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
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High School Diploma
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