Derek Lewis
Winchester,CA
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Interstate Steel Structures
San Jacinto, California
02.2019 - Current
- Operated welding equipment for structural steel fabrication.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding tasks.
- Prepared metal surfaces by grinding, sanding, and cleaning before welding.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize risks during fabrication processes.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Education
Degree In Fabrication Using All Machines - Fabrication
Fabrication School
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 08.2017 - 10.2017
Perris High-school
Perris, CASkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Interstate Steel Structures
02.2019 - Current
Degree In Fabrication Using All Machines - Fabrication
Fabrication School
08.2017 - 10.2017
Perris High-school