Derek Lewis
Winchester,CA
Summary
Experienced with advanced welding techniques, metal fabrication, and project management. Uses leadership skills to guide welding teams, ensuring high standards and timely completion of projects. Track record of maintaining stringent safety measures and delivering superior welding quality.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Welder/Fabrication
Interstate Steel Structures
2020 - Current
- Supervised welding operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices for optimal performance.
- Coordinated workflows to enhance productivity and reduce downtime in project execution.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in material handling and fabrication.
- Conducted inspections of welded structures to verify adherence to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop timelines and allocate resources effectively.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring readiness for production tasks while adhering to maintenance schedules.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
Water Meter Tech
McCalls Meters Inc
2001 - 2015
- Supervised welding operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices for optimal performance.
- Coordinated workflows to enhance productivity and reduce downtime in project execution.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in material handling and fabrication.
- Conducted inspections of welded structures to verify adherence to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop timelines and allocate resources effectively.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring readiness for production tasks while adhering to maintenance schedules.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
Education
Certificate in Fabrication of Metals -
Fab School
Rancho Cucamonga, CA04.2017
Skills
6 years of blueprint reading, preparing jigs, tig, mig, plasma and torch cutting Mostly mig in the last 4 year Fast learner, promt, highly dependable, excellent attention to detail
Certification
Degree in Fabrication. Forklift operations from Swing reach, petyboom etc.
Timeline
Lead Welder/Fabrication
Interstate Steel Structures
2020 - Current
Water Meter Tech
McCalls Meters Inc
2001 - 2015
Certificate in Fabrication of Metals -
Fab School