Donovan Shumpert
Temple,TX
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Dons Mobile Welding
Temple, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Tested assembled products to ensure proper operation and adherence to safety regulations.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
- Maintained knowledge of the latest developments in the field of welding technology through research and training courses.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
- Determined optimal positioning of components prior to commencement of welding operations.
- Adjusted current levels on machines to achieve desired results while maintaining safety protocols.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Provided guidance to junior welders regarding best practices when performing tasks.
- Monitored temperature levels at each stage during the entire welding process.
- Measured angles accurately with protractors during fitting operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during the job.
- Assisted other team members with troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Welder
McNamara custom services
Waco, Texas
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Reviewed piping designs to ensure conformance with applicable codes and standards.
- Created isometric drawings for installation of new piping systems and modifications to existing systems.
- Provided technical guidance on design criteria, construction methods, and materials selection for piping projects.
- Participated in HAZOP reviews for process plants related to the design of the piping system.
- Prepared reports summarizing results from engineering studies or analyses conducted on piping systems.
- Coordinated the preparation of material specifications for all piping components.
- Monitored contractor's performance against contractual obligations for quality assurance and control purposes.
- Resolved conflicts between different disciplines involved in a project relating to layout issues concerning space constraints or interferences with other systems.
- Inspected installed equipment prior to commissioning activities ensuring proper fit-up according to approved drawings.
- Scheduled maintenance shutdowns for inspection and repair activities associated with aging pipework systems.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Used combustion analyzers or pressure gauges to calculate energy losses for buildings.
- Conducted research to test and analyze equipment and system feasibility, design, operation and performance.
- Evaluated mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Recommended use of utility or energy services to minimize carbon footprints.
- Organized projects by delegating tasks to appropriate personnel and overseeing quality control duties.
Welder
Brandt Companies
Austin, Texas
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Temple High School
Temple, TX06-2010
Skills
- Rigging
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Equipment Operation
- OSHA 30
- Signal personnel
- Local 286
- 6g
- Structural welding
- Welding
- Torch cutting
Timeline
Welder
McNamara custom services
04.2021 - 11.2021
Welder
Dons Mobile Welding
03.2021 - Current
Welder
Brandt Companies
01.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Temple High School