Cody Phillips
Waterford Flat,ME
Summary
Skilled Tube Welder with background in industrial welding and fabrication. Familiar with safety compliance protocols in all welding procedures. Strengths include adherence to quality standards, ability to read blueprints and interpret technical documents accurately. Notable contributions made in improving welding procedures that significantly increased efficiency in previous roles. Works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tube Welder
Bancroft
South Paris, Maine
09.2021 - Current
- Assembled structures according to specifications and blueprints for TIG, MIG and Stick.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Marked weld points and positions of components on workpieces with rulers, squares and templates.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components with precision and care.
- Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining safety record.
- Reported non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
- Monitored welding parameters such as amperage, travel speed and voltage during the welding process.
- Cleaned surfaces prior to welding operations using wire brushes and grinding wheels.
- Installed appropriate jigs, clamps and fixtures before commencing any welding tasks.
- Read blueprints or drawings to determine proper dimensions for each piece being welded.
- Collaborated closely with team members throughout entire fabrication process from start to finish.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting out sections and replacing them with new pieces using arc-welding techniques.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and squares.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all welding operations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and production efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment in clean, safe, and functional condition.
- Assisted in visually training new welders while on the job, showing techniques and safety protocols.
Ship Fitter
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
Bath, ME
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures for naval vessels at Bath Iron Works.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide shipbuilding processes.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components securely and efficiently.
- Read blueprints and other instructions to determine job specifications.
- Drill holes in metal plates to attach cleats and brackets for the installation of equipment.
- Fabricate, assemble, install and repair ship structures and components including bulkheads, decks, hatches, doors, ladders and railings.
- Set up jigs and fixtures to hold parts in place during welding processes.
- Layout templates on steel plate according to blueprint specifications.
- Operate pneumatic drills to cut through steel plates.
- Accurately installed components within hull of ship according to blueprint specifications.
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment.
- Caulk joints between metal plates with caulking guns or air hammers.
- Fit parts together with bolts or weld them into place using electric arc-welding machines.
- Clean surfaces before applying protective coatings of paint or epoxy resin.
- Remove rust from metals surfaces using grinders or sandblasters.
- Cut materials using hand tools such as saws, shears, chisels and torches.
- Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and rulers for accurate measurements.
- Replace worn out rivets with new ones in order to maintain structural integrity of vessels.
- Align structural members with clamps or wedges prior to welding operations.
- Grind seams smooth after welding is complete.
- Check all parts for proper fit prior to welding.
- Repaired and replaced sheet metal deficiencies in ducts and drainpipes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
Dump Truck Driver/Machine Operator
Cross Excavation
Bethel, ME
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Operated dump truck to transport materials to various job sites efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate material delivery schedules accurately.
- Managed loading and unloading of materials, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours worked, loads delivered, and vehicle maintenance performed.
- Communicated with team members to resolve issues related to transportation or material supply.
- Followed traffic laws and company policies while driving in diverse weather conditions.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed.
- Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
- Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Attended mandatory safety meetings and reviewed all relevant safety protocols prior to operating any vehicle.
- Recorded cargo information such as weight, size, type, for accurate billing purposes.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
- Moved hand and foot controls to loosen and dump material adhering to truck body.
- Followed established routes and time schedules in order to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Operated truck safely to and from project destination and prepared and acquired customer signature receipts for load delivered.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure.
- Monitored load security during transit using tie downs and tarps when needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving accidents or breakdowns along routes.
- Inspected materials to ensure correct and secure loading.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to avoid hazards.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation tasks on various construction sites.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Monitored site conditions and adjusted operations as needed for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of machine usage.
- Followed project specifications while performing digging, grading, and backfilling tasks.
- Loaded materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
Education
Oxford Hills High School
South Paris, MaineSkills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Welding safety
- Workflow optimization
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Welding safety protocols
- Teamwork
- Welding machine setup
- Parts fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Surface preparation
- Shaping and cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Measurement tools
- OSHA compliance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Structural welding
- Operating machinery such as; fork lift, man basket and scissor lift
Certification
- TWIC certification Card - expires 02/13/2030
- AGC Maine Qualified Signal Person and Qualified Rigger, Trained for Radio, Hand and Audible - training date 04/29/2022
- CDL class B Certified
- OSHA 10 Construction and Health certified - Training date 05/28/2020
- TIG Certified, MIG Certified, Stick Certified - Through Bancroft LLC
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tube Welder
Bancroft
09.2021 - Current
Ship Fitter
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
07.2020 - 10.2021
Dump Truck Driver/Machine Operator
Cross Excavation
08.2018 - 06.2020
Oxford Hills High School