Dajarr McGinnies
Austin,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable skills with strong ability to complete tasks. Offering focus, Determination and Positivity. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Assistant
Jackson’s choppers
Austin, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Mechanic Welder/Metal Fabricator
Modern classics 4 x 4
Austin, TX
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Motorcycle Parts Sales Manager
Heritage motorcycle supply
Austin, TX
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Analyzed productivity reports, discussing with senior management at sales meetings.
- Inspired team members to top sales and service performance and engagement, cultivated exceptional passion to meet customer needs and achieved unprecedented staff retention.
- Analyzed market demand to understand parts needs and collaborated with colleagues and vendors to beat competition and boost availability of present and future parts and materials.
- Developed and met budgets, exceeded sales performance targets and spearheaded and implemented strategies that improved sales and customer satisfaction.
Welder Assistant
Montgomery Welding & Mfg
Liberty Hill, TX
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Installed fabricated metal components in processing plant by welding.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin, TX05.2007
Skills
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Materials handling
- Hand tool operations
- Basic welding skills
- Standard operating procedures understanding
- Safety behaviors expertise
- Forklift driving
- Customer service
- Troubleshooting
- Teambuilding
- Analytical
- Business development
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Prospecting skills
- Product management and pricing
- Product merchandising
- Problem solving
- Processing payments
- Stock management
- Team member motivation
Timeline
Mechanic Welder/Metal Fabricator
Modern classics 4 x 4
04.2021 - 08.2025
Welder Assistant
Jackson’s choppers
01.2018 - Current
Motorcycle Parts Sales Manager
Heritage motorcycle supply
01.2016 - 12.2017
Welder Assistant
Montgomery Welding & Mfg
02.2014 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Austin High School