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Corey Dean

Lillington,North Carolina

Summary

Dedicated Fabrication Welder skilled in blueprint interpretation and metal fabrication. Known for exceptional problem-solving and time management abilities, contributing to enhanced workflow efficiency and safety compliance in diverse projects.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Welder

WST Industries
Sanford, North Carolina
08.2024 - Current
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication of metal components.
  • Operated MIG, TIG, and other welding equipment to assemble structures effectively.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Prepared surfaces by grinding, sanding, or polishing prior to welding operations.
  • Utilized jigs and fixtures for efficient assembly of parts.

Served diverse clientele, primarily within food industry.

Fabrication Welder

Singer T&L
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Fabricated sheet metal components using hand tools and machines, ensuring precision in cutting and bending.
  • Interpreted blueprints to create accurate designs from raw materials for commercial kitchens.
  • Utilized protractors and angle gauges to verify dimensions and angles of formed pieces.
  • Planned work based on blueprints and verbal instructions, employing precision instruments.
  • Finished assembled parts by trimming and deburring for smooth surfaces and joints.
  • Maintained high standards of quality in all aspects of sheet metal fabrication.

Produced stainless steel fixtures for commercial kitchens, including tables, shelves, sinks, and racks.

Executed fabrication tasks with attention to detail to meet kitchen specifications.

Fabrication Welder

WST Industries
Sanford, North Carolina
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication of metal components.
  • Operated MIG, TIG, and other welding equipment to assemble structures effectively.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Prepared surfaces by grinding, sanding, or polishing prior to welding operations.
  • Utilized jigs and fixtures for efficient assembly of parts.

Served diverse clientele, primarily within food industry.

Welder III

Boon Edam
Lillington, North Carolina
09.2009 - 09.2018
  • Fabricated metal components utilizing MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly.
  • Adhered to safety protocols within manufacturing environments.
  • Determined proper dimensions of components by reading project blueprints and drawings.

Produced security components, including turnstiles, gates, and doors for multiple clients, including FedEx, Google, Amazon, Toyota Manufacturing USA, and Bonefish Grille.

Welder

Morton Metal Craft
Apex, North Carolina
02.2006 - 12.2008
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
  • Maintained welding tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
  • Fabricated and welded components for structural assemblies, including machinery frames and pressure vessels.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned, and secured parts using straightedges, squares, and calipers.

Executed welding tasks for clients such as John Deere, Caterpillar, and Komatsu.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
08-2008

High School Diploma -

West Rowan High School
Mt. Ulla, NC
05-2003

Some College (No Degree) - Manufacturing Engineering

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina, NC

Skills

  • MIG and TIG welding
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Jig assembly
  • Metal fabrication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Aluminum and stainless steel welding
  • Shop drawings and grinders
  • Personal protective equipment

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

Deans List 2008 Wake Technical Community College

Certification

OSHA General Industry Safety and Health #700352393

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

WST Industries
08.2024 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Singer T&L
11.2021 - 08.2024

Fabrication Welder

WST Industries
10.2018 - 10.2021

Welder III

Boon Edam
09.2009 - 09.2018

Welder

Morton Metal Craft
02.2006 - 12.2008

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Wake Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

West Rowan High School

Some College (No Degree) - Manufacturing Engineering

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College