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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Daniel Kirby

Mantee,MS

Summary

Effective at completing maintenance jobs efficiently to produce high-quality work. Familiar with reading and interpreting blueprints, completing basic mathematical calculations and communicating effectively with team members. Multitalented welder with 21 years in industrial and manufacturing industries. Brings top-notch welding, fabrication and materials handling abilities. Background includes preparing surfaces and setting up equipment. Proactive Job Title with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in Type welding. Meticulous Welder with Number years MIG and Type welding experience. Safety-oriented employee with continued awareness in taxing and high-risk work environments. Consistent and reliable producer of high volumes of Type metal products for varying industrial, commercial and residential applications. Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. 50 lbs heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability. Flexible individual qualified to assess projects for issues and the implementation of corrective measures. An experienced Ironworker offering expertise in reading blueprints and sketches. Fine-tuned Structural Welder with 17 years of experience working on buildings of varying complexity to construct high capacity load-bearing frames, reinforce joints and prepare for other specialists. Safety-minded worker well-versed in OSHA regulations and site-specific considerations for personal well-being. Collaborative team member with awareness of overall job site needs and willingness to support all involved. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level maintenance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hard working Steel Worker with 23 years of experience building steel structures using heavy equipment. Strong working knowledge of materials, processes, methods and tools for construction of buildings, highways and roads. Expert skills in operation and repairing equipment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Welder

Systems
11.2023 - Current
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.

Assistant Foreman

Caldwell Tanks
04.2017 - 12.2023
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
  • Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.

Welder

Maguire Iron Water Tower Specialists
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
  • 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.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.

Education

High-school Equilancy -

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Skills

  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Quality Controls
  • Error Correction
  • Flux Core Welding
  • Finishing Work
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • Structural Repair
  • Horizontal Welding
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding Safety
  • Preheating Procedures
  • Plate Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Overhead Welding
  • Structural Fabrication
  • Welding Positions
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Vertical Welding
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Measures
  • Safety Protocols and Procedures
  • Parts Fabrication

Certification

  • Certified welder, systems group- November 2023 December 2023

Timeline

Structural Welder - Systems
11.2023 - Current
Welder - Maguire Iron Water Tower Specialists
12.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Foreman - Caldwell Tanks
04.2017 - 12.2023
Mississippi State University - High-school Equilancy,
Daniel Kirby