Dan Phillips III
Parma,ID
Summary
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces. Team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder/Welding Fabricator
Diamond Products LLC
Nampa, Idaho
08.2015 - 10.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and SMAW welding techniques.
- Operated welding machines and tools to perform precise welds.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure weld quality and safety standards.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
Fabrication Welder
Rule Steel
Middleton, Idaho
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and welding techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete fabrication tasks efficiently.
- Inspected welds for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications for welding projects.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Welder
Motive Power
Boise, Idaho
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Operated welding equipment to assemble metal components
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Inspected welds for quality and identified necessary repairs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated overhead cranes to lift and move materials safely and efficiently.
Education
GED And Equivelancy
Boise, IdahoAssociate of Applied Science -
Boise State University/CWI
Boise, IDSkills
- MIG welding
- SMAW welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Sheet metal fabrication
- First aid training
- Rigging techniques
- Joint preparation
- Location layout
- Torch cutting
- Crane operation
References
References available upon request.
About me
I value family, freedom, God and the outdoors. In my free time I can usually be found in the mountains looking for wildlife or on the river in my boat with my arm in a cast
Timeline
Welder/Welding Fabricator
Diamond Products LLC
08.2015 - 10.2025
Fabrication Welder
Rule Steel
04.2013 - 08.2015
Welder
Motive Power
05.2010 - 04.2012
GED And Equivelancy
Associate of Applied Science -
Boise State University/CWI