David Short

Work History

GMS

12.2024 - 04.2025

Keen Mountain Correctional Center

03.2015 - 12.2024

Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.

Clinch River Corp

05.2010 - 02.2015

Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.

Tadano Mantis

01.2007 - 08.2010

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.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Alcoa Wheel Products

03.1997 - 01.2007

Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.