Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Additional Experience
Welder of the month
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David Glover

David Glover

Katy,TX

Summary

Dependable and detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator with over 10 years of experience in welding, fabrication, and industrial equipment installation. Skilled in reading blueprints, setting up fixtures, and ensuring high-quality welds. Experienced in crane and forklift operation, safety committee participation, and quality inspection. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced manufacturing and heavy equipment environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder/Fabricator

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.
2023.02 - 2025.11

Interpreted and executed basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, weld symbols, and bills of materials to ensure precise equipment and product creation.

  • Perform fast-assembly MIG (GMAW) and Flux (FCAW) welding using fixtures and fittings according to production standards.
  • Operate cranes and forklifts daily needed for material handling.
  • Conduct quality inspections and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
  • Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee, promoting OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
  • Create specific weldment set-ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements

Hoist Installer / Welder

Galbreath
2017.05 - 2022.08
  • Installed hoists on 18-wheeler trucks, reviewing chassis and model specifications for proper fit.
  • MIG and Flux welding on vertical and horizontal joints, maintaining consistent weld bead quality.
  • Operated torch sets and basic hydraulic and electrical systems (PTO, pumps).
  • Ensured compliance with production standards and maintained clean, organized work areas.
  • Managed workload effectively while attending school, demonstrating strong time management and discipline.
  • Ability to perform oxy/acetylene torch, plasma arc cutting
  • Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes

Welder / Painter

Textron
2011.07 - 2017.03
  • Began as a powder coat painter before transitioning to welding operations.
  • Served as Team Lead for 11 months, Helping the supervisor manage the floor for night shift ensuring quality output.
  • Operated cranes and forklifts to move and position large vehicle frames and components.
  • Used jigs and fixtures for precision welding on vehicle frames and related assemblies.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals safely and efficiently.

Education

No Degree - CWI

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
2026-11

Graduate Certificate - Cosmetology

Houston Barber College
Houston
2021-04

Graduate Certificate - Welding/Advanced Manufacturing

Earl C Clements
Morganfield, KY
2009-08

Skills

  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading & Layout
  • Fixture & Jig Setup
  • Crane & Forklift Operation
  • Safety & Quality Compliance
  • Torch Cutting & Grinding
  • Hydraulic & Electrical Installation
  • Team Leadership & Time Management
  • OSHA / Safety Committee Experience

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 16 staff members.
  • Recommended as welding trainer
  • Recommended as a member of the safety commitee
  • Learned to Use SAP for inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Quality defects which maintained good quality in the department i was assigned to.
  • Learned to operate Cranes and Forklifts with no accidents

Certification

  • AWS Certified Welder
  • OSHA Safety Training

Timeline

Welder/Fabricator

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.
2023.02 - 2025.11

Hoist Installer / Welder

Galbreath
2017.05 - 2022.08

Welder / Painter

Textron
2011.07 - 2017.03

No Degree - CWI

Lone Star College

Graduate Certificate - Cosmetology

Houston Barber College

Graduate Certificate - Welding/Advanced Manufacturing

Earl C Clements

Additional Experience

  • Safely operateds forklift trucks and material-handling equipment in warehouse and production settings.
  • Ensured efficient flow of materials and adherence to safety standards.
  • Powder coat painting
  • Shipping
  • Safety commitee
  • Team preperation

Welder of the month

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