Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Danny Dutton

maintenance
Keenesburg,CO

Summary

Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Quikdraw welding and fabrication LLC.
Keenesburg, Colorado

Welding Fabricator Owner/Operator Technician
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
  • Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.

Z-Craft
Westminister, Colorado

Fabrication Shop Manager
04.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and industry regulations.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance checks on machinery used in the fabrication shop.
  • Developed and implemented fabrication shop policies, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Provided technical guidance and instruction to staff members on fabrication techniques and processes.
  • Performed regular inspections of machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Recruited qualified personnel as needed for staffing the fabrication shop.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to determine project feasibility and cost estimates.
  • Organized workflow for efficient production of fabricated parts and components.
  • Reviewed blueprints or drawings for accuracy prior to beginning fabrication projects.
  • Prepared documentation for purchasing orders for supplies needed for projects.
  • Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, and supplies necessary for fabrication operations.
  • Monitored employee productivity to ensure efficiency throughout the fabrication process.
  • Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete precise finished products.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Madden steel

Welder/Fabricator
01.2023 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
  • Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
  • Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
  • Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
  • Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
  • Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.

Education

Larimer County
Fort Collins, Co.

GED
10-2012

University Overview

Skills

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Safety Procedures
  • Pipe welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Precision measurement
  • Power tool safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hand tool safety
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Materials Selection
  • Grinders
  • Weld inspections
  • Stick Welding
  • Production
  • Jig fabrication
  • Metallurgy
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • MIG welding
  • Fabrication
  • Visual Inspection
  • Flux Core Arc Welding
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Fall protection
  • Job orders
  • Shop drawings
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Component Assembly

Timeline

Welding Fabricator Owner/Operator Technician
Quikdraw welding and fabrication LLC.
08.2024 - Current
Fabrication Shop Manager
Z-Craft
04.2023 - 12.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Madden steel
01.2023 - 04.2023
Larimer County
GED

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