Dwayne Akridge

• Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate medical device components.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication of parts.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to improve fabrication processes and reduce production time.
• Conducted inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.

• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks.
• Operated welding equipment to execute high-quality repairs on metal structures, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing welding operations.
• Collaborated with team members to effectively troubleshoot and resolve welding defects, enhancing repair quality.
• Executed repairs on heavy equipment to restore functionality.

• Fabricated custom metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise construction specifications.
• Conducted quality inspections of welded joints, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
• Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
• Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
• Monitored cut lengths regularly to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to refine designs for improved manufacturability.
• Kept work area clean and organized to enhance safety and efficiency.

• welded on structural beams
• Maintained safety standards and compliance throughout operational workflows.
• Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols.
• Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
• Welded structural beams in a construction environment to ensure stability and safety of structures.

• Fabricated and installed piping systems using various welding techniques, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
• Conducted inspections of welds and materials for quality assurance, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Welded various metal parts using specialized welding techniques to ensure strong connections. using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
• Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to securely hold components in place before final welding. to secure components prior to welding.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.

• Mixed and poured concrete to specifications for various structures.
• Operated masonry tools and machinery for construction projects.
• Assisted in the preparation of work sites, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to complete tasks within established timelines.

• Repaired heavy equipment including tractors and trucks at the workshop.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• maintained welding tools regularly to ensure reliability and precision in repairs.
• repaired heavy equipment an/for tractors, trucks.
• Conducted regular maintenance on welding tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• cut, ground, and bent edges of materials for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools to ensure strong joints.

Supported roofing installation and maintenance tasks to ensure project completion

• build medical equipment for morgues, ambulances, hospitals.
• Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality medical devices.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Executed welding tasks in various positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead to ensure structural integrity.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Adhered to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations during welding tasks.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Removed excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools to achieve clean finishes on welded surfaces.

• Assisted in planting, pruning, and mulching to ensure healthy plant growth.
• Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans effectively.
• Operated landscaping tools to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces.
• Practiced proper techniques for installing irrigation systems. for installing irrigation systems and managing water usage.
• Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
• Executed planting of various plants in designated areas, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
• Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
• Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
• Learned proper techniques for installing irrigation systems and managing water usage.

Assisted in various construction tasks

• Handled diverse maintenance tasks, including painting, drywall repair, basic electrical, and plumbing work, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality drywall installation and finishing services within designated timeframes.
• Restored drywall and plaster surfaces, enhancing visual appeal prior to painting.
• Prepared for new installations by efficiently removing damaged drywall and wallpaper.

• Conducted thorough assessments of tree health and structural integrity for client recommendations.
• Operated chainsaws and aerial lifts to perform tree trimming and removal tasks safely.
• Trained junior staff on safe equipment operation, enhancing team efficiency and skill development.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized worksite, ensuring safety compliance.
• Developed and implemented improved processes for debris removal, reducing operational downtime.
• Operated heavy machinery, such as bucket trucks and wood chippers, ensuring safe and effective job execution.

Cared for various animals in shelter environment.

• Engaged in routine exercise and socialization activities to promote animal well-being.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency in animal care routines.
• Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.

Dragged tree limbs to chipper and piled them for pickup by tractor.