David Lemar
Liberty,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level welding position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Seasoned worker with years of experience fabricating items to specification. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create a safe environment for the team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Supervisor
ALK Auto Service & Repair
Easley, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operations through effective employee scheduling and task delegation.
- Increased sales revenue with targeted customer engagement strategies.
- Developed strong team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
- Improved store efficiency by implementing new inventory management processes.
- Mentored and trained new employees to ensure consistent service standards across the team.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, promoting an inviting atmosphere for customers.
- Collaborated with upper management to establish goals and objectives for the store''s performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate favorable terms for product sourcing and delivery schedules.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and local laws by educating staff about compliance requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
General Laborer
Southern Fence Company
Pickens, SC
01.2013 - Current
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Contributed to efficient inventory management, tracking supplies and notifying supervisors when restocking was needed.
- Provided support to skilled trades workers, enabling them to focus on specialized tasks for optimal results.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Mentored junior welders on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team environment.
- Consistently met or surpassed production targets while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Fabrication Welder
American Equipment Handling Llc
Six Mile, SC
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Mentored junior welders on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team environment.
- Expanded skill set by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities, including workshops and seminars.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Ensured precision in metal fabrication by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and design plans.
- Maintained welding equipment to optimal standards, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Fabrication Welder
Basin Material Handling
Easley, SC
06.2018 - 02.2023
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Mentored junior welders on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team environment.
- Implemented innovative solutions for complex fabrication challenges, resulting in increased efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Aligned fabrication activities with overarching project objectives, contributing to seamless integration across multiple components.
- Consistently met or surpassed production targets while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- 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.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
Education
John T Simpson
Easley, SC06.2013
Skills
- Safety Processes and Regulations
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Store Operations
- Drawing Interpretation
- Torch Cutting
- Welding
- Structural Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Surface Preparation
- Fabrication
- Materials Selection
- Precision Measuring
- Crane Operation
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Vertical Welding
- MIG Welding Professional
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Supply Management
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Wire Feed Machines
- Shaping and Cutting
- Steel Fabrication
- Project Management
- Parts Fabrication
- Rigging Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Welding Safety
- Horizontal Welding
- Overhead Welding
- Heat Treatment
- Joint Preparation
- Flat Welding
- Orbital Welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Arc Welding
- Parts Assembly
- MIG Welding
- Power Tools Operation
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
American Equipment Handling Llc
02.2024 - 08.2025
Shop Supervisor
ALK Auto Service & Repair
09.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Basin Material Handling
06.2018 - 02.2023
General Laborer
Southern Fence Company
01.2013 - Current
John T Simpson