Daniel Shearer
Canton,OH
Summary
Experienced and reliable candidate with expertise in welding various metals and alloys. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Skilled in operating welding equipment such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored. Committed to safety and quality assurance. Hardworking and highly motivated professional eager to contribute combined knowledge and skills to improve business performance. Operates effectively in both individual and team roles, utilizing a strong work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency in meeting company needs and increasing service value.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Technibus
03.2024 - Current
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Used MIG welding on structural supports.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Minimized material waste while maintaining high-quality results through careful measurement and cutting techniques.
- Provided guidance for junior welders, fostering a supportive workplace environment focused on growth and improvement.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
WELDER 2
ARE
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Troubleshot equipment problems quickly in order to minimize downtime due to mechanical failures
- Performed tack-weld functions to join metal work pieces at specified distances
- Monitored supply inventory and proactively requisitioned required items to prevent delays
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy
- Monitored assembly processes to avoid warping or shrinking caused by overheating
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds
WELDING STUDENT
GreenRiver College
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Ignited torches and started power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits
- Utilized advanced problem-solving abilities to identify issues with welding machines and tools
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times during the operation of equipment
- Designed project-specific jigs to support workpiece alignment and complete fabrication
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to verify conformance with specifications
- Hammered out bulges and bends in metal workpieces
- Cut and shaped metal components to specified dimensions using hand and power tools
- Fabricated components from blueprints or sketches according to established procedures and standards
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations while operating industrial equipment such as grinders, drill presses and plasma cutters
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy principles to select appropriate welding techniques and filler metals
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Inspected and prepped material surfaces by removing slag and rust
DELIVERY DRIVER
Kaliber Logistics llc
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately navigate routes while adhering to scheduled delivery times
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients
- Inspected vehicle before each trip to ensure safe operation, completing necessary repairs or maintenance as needed
- Managed delivery pickups in-store using handheld device
- Monitored road and weather conditions for safe driving
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups, including customer signatures and itemized lists
CAVALRY SCOUT (19D)
U.S. Army
10.2010 - 07.2013
- Assisted with loading and unloading cargo onto or from armored assault vehicles
- Demonstrated exceptional situational awareness and tactical acumen in the field
- Established a reputation as a reliable and competent crew member, earning the respect of peers and superiors alike
- Performed maintenance, pre-operation inspections, and post-operation inspections in accordance with established procedures
- Provided accurate reports detailing enemy strength, location, armament capabilities and movement patterns
- Employed counterinsurgency tactics to identify hostile forces operating within friendly borders
- Monitored surrounding areas for suspicious activity while on patrol or stationary guard duty
- Displayed superior problem-solving abilities when responding to changing battlefield conditions quickly
- Adeptly employed night vision goggles to detect potential threats during nighttime operations
- Operated military vehicles such as Humvees, tanks, or armored personnel carriers
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - WELDING TECH.
GreenRiver College
Auburn, WA06.2022
Skills
- Wire Feed Machines
- MIG Welding
- Flux core welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Welding Techniques
- Fabrication
- Mathematical Calculations
- Welding quality control
- Heavy equipment operation
- TIG experience
- Welding positions
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Structural fabrication
Timeline
Structural Welder
Technibus
03.2024 - Current
WELDER 2
ARE
08.2022 - 08.2023
WELDING STUDENT
GreenRiver College
07.2020 - 05.2022
DELIVERY DRIVER
Kaliber Logistics llc
05.2017 - 02.2020
CAVALRY SCOUT (19D)
U.S. Army
10.2010 - 07.2013
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - WELDING TECH.
GreenRiver College
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