David Ogbonna
Mequon,WI
Summary
I am excited to apply for the welding position within 10 years of my experience as a welder I have on my skills and welding techniques. My passion for welding has led me to specialize in Meg welding field. I’m eager to bring my knowledge and experience to the team..
Experienced with advanced aluminum welding techniques and equipment operation. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure robust and reliable welds in various applications. Track record of maintaining safety protocols and delivering high-quality work in team settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aluminum Welder and Fitter
SAFE Boats International LLC
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Improved overall project quality through meticulous visual inspections before final approval from supervisors or clients.
- Contributed to company growth through dedication towards continuous improvement in skills and knowledge as an aluminum welder.
- Mentored new hires in the art of aluminum welding, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development.
Welder/Fabricator and Robot welder
Helgesen Industries Inc
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Robot welder
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Robot Welder Operator
Medi Corp
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Robot welder for John Deere
- Selected appropriate materials for each project, ensuring compatibility with specified requirements and design parameters.
- Assisted in the training of new employees on proper use of robotic welding equipment and related software.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop effective welding procedures, improving overall product quality.
Welder/Fabricator
Czarnowski Display Service, Inc
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Welding fabrication. Custom aluminum welding. Spool gun. MIG. Uncut saw. Drill press. Hole punch machine.
Welder/Fabricator and robot welder
Crary Industries Inc - Fabrication Welder
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Selected and operated hand, power and welding tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Welder/Fabricator and robot
Norwood Sales - Welder
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
Welder/Fabricator
Sheyenne Forming - Welder
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Maintained welding equipment and kept work area orderly and clean.
- Removed weld spatter and scale from finished parts.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Robot Welder Operator
CNH AMERICA LLC
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Removed weld spatter and scale from finished parts.
- Set up manual weld machine or downloaded program per set up sheet.
Welder/Fabricator
Weisgram Metal Fab, Inc
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Removed weld spatter and scale from finished parts.
- Maintained welding equipment and kept work area orderly and clean.
Welder Foreman
McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing, Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
Education
College Degree in Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Architectural And Building Sciences
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX12.2008
High school diploma - undefined
Duncanville High School
Duncanville, TX05.2005
Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Spreadsheets
- Bilingual
- Great management skills
- Repairing
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Evaluation
- Learning Strategies
- Always on time
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Meeting Facilitation
- Blueprint Reading
- Manufacturing
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring instruments
Certification
- Welding Certification
- AWS D1.1
CUST
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Aluminum Welder and Fitter
SAFE Boats International LLC
07.2023 - 05.2025
Welder/Fabricator and Robot welder
Helgesen Industries Inc
03.2022 - 06.2023
Robot Welder Operator
Medi Corp
03.2022 - 08.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Czarnowski Display Service, Inc
09.2021 - 03.2022
Welder/Fabricator and robot welder
Crary Industries Inc - Fabrication Welder
05.2020 - 02.2021
Welder/Fabricator and robot
Norwood Sales - Welder
04.2019 - 05.2020
Welder/Fabricator
Sheyenne Forming - Welder
01.2019 - 04.2019
Robot Welder Operator
CNH AMERICA LLC
06.2018 - 01.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Weisgram Metal Fab, Inc
05.2016 - 06.2018
Welder Foreman
McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing, Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2016
College Degree in Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Architectural And Building Sciences
Mountain View College
High school diploma - undefined
Duncanville High School
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