Dakhota Gordon
Reynoldsville,PA
Summary
Skilled welder with extensive experience in TIG and MIG welding. Known for meticulous attention to detail and adherence to blueprints, ensuring high-quality metal fabrication and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Staardistributing
Reynoldsville, PA
08.2016 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment for high-quality metal fabrication.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of welds to maintain quality standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Implemented safety measures that decreased workplace incidents and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for welding defects, driving solutions for consistent quality output.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Welder
Global Fabrication
DuBois, PA
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubois Area High School
Dubois06-2011
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flat welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Pipe fitting
- Fire prevention
- Time management
- Orbital welding
Timeline
Welder
Staardistributing
08.2016 - Current
Welder
Global Fabrication
06.2011 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Dubois Area High School