Donald Whitt
Covington ,VA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Pipe Welder with extensive experience at Byers Inc., excelling in high-precision welding and quality control. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective communication and training. Skilled in gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, and committed to maintaining safety protocols, ensuring exceptional project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pipe Welder
Byers Inc.
Covington, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with carbon arc gouging and a 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.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Shift Leader
Subway
Covington, VA
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.
- Developed strong communication skills among staff members by encouraging open dialogue during shift meetings or one-on-one discussions.
Crew Leader
Boguess Family Lawn Care
Covington, VA
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring that all crew members provided high-quality service in line with company standards.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
Education
Covington High School
Covington, VA06.2022
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Overhead welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Grinding and finishing
- Power tool operation
- Shaping and cutting
- Carbon arc gouging
- Plasma cutting
- Piping fabrication
- Rigging and lifting
- Weld repair techniques
- Quality control procedures
- Heat treatment processes
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Welding procedure specifications
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Non-destructive testing
- Welding safety protocols
- Welding inspection techniques
- Fabrication techniques
- Pipe joint preparation
- Teamwork and communication
- Safety procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Quality assurance
- Welding inspection
- Fitting attachment
- Fault detection
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
Timeline
Certified Pipe Welder
Byers Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Shift Leader
Subway
06.2020 - 10.2023
Crew Leader
Boguess Family Lawn Care
05.2018 - 06.2020
Covington High School