Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Drake Melton

Washington,NC

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding, Machinist. Talented at operating drill press. Background in welding and metal fabrication. Reliable Machinist skilled at reading and following machine schematics and standard operating procedures. Hard work, leadership, and punctuality derived from time in military service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

US Army Reserve
Washington, NC
08.2022 - Current
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.

Machinist

US Army
Washington, NC
08.2022 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
  • Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
  • Aligned components for assembly according to blueprint specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers or dial indicators.
  • Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
  • Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
  • Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.

Heavy Equipment Operator

US Army
Washington, NC
08.2022 - Current
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Move soil, cargo boxes, and other heavy objects.
  • Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.

3d Printing

US Army Reserve
Washington, NC
08.2022 - Current

Pressure Washer

pamlico power wash
Washington, NC
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Added specified amounts of chemicals to equipment to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
  • Loaded machines with objects and unloaded after cleaning, placing on conveyors or racks.
  • Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
  • Climbed ladders

Crewman

Haselden Lanscaping
Washington , NC
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
  • Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
  • Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
  • Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.

Cashier

Zaxbys Resturant
Washingon, NC
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Closed and opened store (counting registers ext.)

Education

Certified US Army Welder/ Machinist -

Us Army School of Ordnance
Fort Lee, VA
03-2023

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Washington, NC
06-2022

Skills

  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Sub-Arc Welding
  • Welding (TIG,STICK,MIG,FLUX-CORE)
  • Surface Preparation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Torch Cutting
  • AWS Certified
  • Project Management
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • De-Burring
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Tapping and Milling
  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Machine Operation
  • Drilling
  • Quality Control
  • Visual Inspection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Thread and Plug Gauges
  • Technical Writing
  • CNC Machine Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Ink Mixing
  • Team Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Family time

Accomplishments

  • Finished top of class in military training
  • Leader in military. As well as football in highschool.
  • 2021 regional 2a class runner-up

Certification

  • MIG,TIG,STICK, FLUX-CORE AWS CERTIFIED
  • nims CNC & MIL CERTIFIED

Languages

French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder

US Army Reserve
08.2022 - Current

Machinist

US Army
08.2022 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

US Army
08.2022 - Current

3d Printing

US Army Reserve
08.2022 - Current

Crewman

Haselden Lanscaping
12.2021 - 12.2023

Pressure Washer

pamlico power wash
05.2021 - 08.2024

Cashier

Zaxbys Resturant
08.2020 - 01.2021

Certified US Army Welder/ Machinist -

Us Army School of Ordnance

High School Diploma -

Washington High School

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