Jeffry L Reed
Killeen,Texas
Summary
With extensive experience as a Welding Fabricator at Zekelman Industries and a diverse skill set including MIG welding and department collaboration, I excel in transforming complex blueprints into high-quality structures. Known for enhancing fabrication processes and ensuring safety, my background also includes significant contributions to medical training and readiness in the U.S. Army, showcasing my adaptability and leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Material Transportation Company
Temple, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welding Fabricator
Zekelman Industries
Killeen, TX
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
MIG Welder
Bloomer Trailers
Salado, TX
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Assessed projects to determine the appropriate welding process and equipment needed.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Monitored welds for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting out sections using torches or plasma cutters then re-welding them into place.
- Filled gaps between parts using various types of filler materials such as fluxes, rods, wires and alloys.
- Cleaned workpieces prior to welding using wire brushes, grinders or chemical solutions.
Instructor/Writer
U.S. Army AMEDD Center and School
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Instruct all the new recruits that are coming into the HealthCare Specialist field all the medical task to become an Emergency Medical Technician and also a Combat Medic in the U.S
- Army
Manager Medical Simulation Training Center
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, Colorado
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Was to ensure day to day operation of the center was run efficiently and all the supplies that was to be ordered was ordered and all training was done to standards of the Surgeon in charge of the training and medical task that were being trained at the center
Manager Surgeon Cell
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, Colorado
01.2009 - 12.2011
- In charge of training and medical readiness of 210 medics in the brigade, set up ranges for weapons qualification and chemical readiness chamber, ordering medical supplies for 5 battalions to get the brigade prepared for deployment
Education
Associates degree - Welding Technologies
Texas State Technical College
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Welding inspection
- Safety procedures
- Pipe welding
- Overhead crane operation
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Post-welding treatment
- Stick welding
- Production
- Power tool safety
- Blueprints
- Jig fabrication
- Defect repair
- Equipment management
- Department collaboration
- Hand tool safety
- First aid and CPR
- Fabrication
- Weld inspections
- Visual inspection
- TIG welding
- Flux core arc welding
- MIG welding
- Parts fabrication
- Troubleshooting tactics
- Shop drawings
- Non-destructive testing
- Precision measurement
- Grinders
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structure repair
- Personal protective equipment
References
- James Welch, (785) 363-7376
- Nakia Wilson, (785) 226-5294
- Mike Silva, (210) 638-8811
- Donald Martin, (337) 424-6535
Affiliations
- motorcycles
- camping
- spending time with family
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Material Transportation Company
08.2019 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Zekelman Industries
08.2018 - 08.2019
MIG Welder
Bloomer Trailers
12.2016 - 12.2017
Instructor/Writer
U.S. Army AMEDD Center and School
01.2012 - 12.2016
Manager Medical Simulation Training Center
U.S. Army
01.2011 - 12.2012
Manager Surgeon Cell
U.S. Army
01.2009 - 12.2011
Associates degree - Welding Technologies
Texas State Technical College
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