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Derek Johnson

Lynnwood,WA

Summary

Dynamic Welder with extensive experience at Stabbert Maritime, excelling in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing safety protocols, resulting in a significant reduction in workplace accidents. Adept at blueprint reading and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality fabrication and timely project completion.

Diligent welder with solid background in welding techniques and fabrication. Adept at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrated ability in maintaining safety standards and displaying excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Observant professional with extensive knowledge of welding and material use. Successful at cutting costs without sacrificing quality and dedicated to completing projects on time.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Lake Union Dry Dock
09.2024 - Current
  • 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, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

Welder Foreman

Stabbert Maritime
02.2006 - 09.2024
  • Balanced workload distribution among welders while maintaining high-quality output levels throughout each project phase.
  • Conducted routine inspections of welding equipment, maintaining optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
  • Reduced workplace accidents by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering a skilled workforce.
  • Managed a team of welders, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality workmanship.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of project progress, ensuring transparency between management and stakeholders.
  • Coordinated with project managers to ensure accurate material procurement and allocation for projects.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.

Education

Blaine High School
Blaine, WA

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Critical thinking
  • Layout and fitting
  • Stick welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Arc welding
  • Structural welding

Timeline

Welder

Lake Union Dry Dock
09.2024 - Current

Welder Foreman

Stabbert Maritime
02.2006 - 09.2024

Blaine High School
Derek Johnson