David Graves

• primary function in this current position is to interpret blueprints to lay out and fabricate oilfield and agricultural structures to desired specifications.

• our main focus is to build, repair and maintain the equipment and structures using safety and compliance with adhering to specified structural codes

• primary job related functions include building Crusher conveyors, conveyor cages and grain and rock hoppers for agricultural field

• for oilfield jobs, we build columns, platforms/staircases and railings

• most materials used for a lot of these jobs are channels, I beams, square tubing, sheet metal and expanded metal.

• Operated shear machine to cut materials according to specifications.
• Monitored production processes to ensure quality and efficiency standards were met.
• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime and enhance performance.
• Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures for machinery use.

• job duties performed were to lay out/fabricate and weld steel beams and columns for various construction companies.

• primary focus was to weld plates on the webs and flanges of the I beams. Lay out and drill holes and use a cutting torch for notching and fitting I beams together upon the instructions of blueprints

• used materials cut from CNC machine, press brake and tube bending machine to fabricate and build the inner and exterior parts for police utility vehicles.

• primary goals and functions of this job were to build equipment that ensured safety to vehicle and police officers around the United States and Canada.

• we built and ensured safety with partitions, steel and aluminum push bumpers gun racks/holsters and trunk trays. Used jigs and fixtures for production welding. Layout and fabrication from work order and blueprints.