Daniel Hunnings
Welder
Grifton,NC
Summary
Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality aluminum products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder
Pipe Dreams Custom Welding
Grifton, NC
04.2015 - Current
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Monitored employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Leveraged micrometers, calipers and height gauges to prepare and record measurements.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Foreman
Smith Roofing
Kinston, NC
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Operated heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, dump trucks).
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
Welder/Fabricator
Carolina Custom Towers
Morehead City, NC
07.2008 - 03.2013
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Build aluminum towers from blueprints for boats.
- Weld and install boat towers.
Welder/Fabricator
Bausch American Towers
Beaufort, NC
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Build aluminum towers from blueprints for boats.
- Weld and install boat towers.
Welder/Fabricator
Pipe Welders
New Bern, NC
06.1999 - 05.2003
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Build aluminum towers from blueprints for boats.
- Weld and install boat towers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone
Kinston, NC 05.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
MIG welding professional
undefinedTimeline
Welder
Pipe Dreams Custom Welding
04.2015 - Current
Foreman
Smith Roofing
10.2013 - 04.2015
Welder/Fabricator
Carolina Custom Towers
07.2008 - 03.2013
Welder/Fabricator
Bausch American Towers
06.2005 - 07.2008
Welder/Fabricator
Pipe Welders
06.1999 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone
05.1999 - 06.2000
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