Dwight Godwin
Arkansas Welding and Industrial
Sheridan,AR
18
years of professional experience
Maintenance professional with 18+ years of hands-on experience servicing welding, cryogenic, and dental equipment in field and shop settings. Proven in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs that reduce downtime, improve reliability, and extend equipment life. Experienced in coordinating parts, vendors, schedules, and safety/compliance needs to keep operations running smoothly. Also brings strong customer-facing experience supporting industrial and medical clients, explaining technical solutions, and building long-term relationships. Led teams of up to seven employees and managed branch operations, inventory, and training in fast-paced service environments.
Work History
Account Manager
8 Years 8 Months- Served as primary technical contact for industrial and medical customers, translating service needs into practical maintenance plans for compressed gas, cryogenic, and welding systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired welding equipment and cryogenic pumps in field and shop settings; coordinated parts and vendor support to restore service quickly and limit downtime.
- Built preventive-maintenance and usage plans for welding machines, fume extractors, and cryogenic systems to reduce equipment failures and service interruptions.
- Advised customers on equipment, consumables, and safe operating practices to improve reliability, control waste, and support day-to-day operations.
- Maintained strong relationships with facility managers, purchasing teams, and end users to support retention and ongoing service opportunities.
Branch Manager
3 Years 2 Months- Led branch operations and supervised up to seven employees, including drivers and fill-plant staff, with responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Established standard operating procedures and training programs to improve consistency, safety compliance, and service quality across daily operations.
- Managed inventory control, dispatch, opening/closing procedures, and regulatory requirements to keep the branch running efficiently and on schedule.
- Coordinated logistics and routing to improve on-time customer deliveries and maintain service levels.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on fill-plant equipment, forklifts, cryogenic pumps, vehicles, and facility systems.
Equipment Specialist
6 Years 2 Months- Created preliminary floorplans and office layouts using AutoCAD and Revit to support dental remodels, additions, and new construction projects.
- Advised clients on dental equipment selection and software integration to match clinical needs, budgets, and workflow requirements.
- Worked with contractors to ensure air, vacuum, and electrical systems met manufacturer specifications and code requirements during installation.
- Coordinated equipment deliveries, installation schedules, and project timelines to keep openings on track and minimize disruption for clients.
Education
High School
Skills
Dental equipment service technition
Welding equipment service technician
Remodeling and construction.
Aircraft maintenance.
Timeline
Account Manager
Arkansas Welding and Industrial
08.2017 - 04.2026Read More
Branch Manager
Arkansas Welding and Industrial
06.2014 - 08.2017Read More
Equipment Specialist
Benco Dental
03.2008 - 05.2014Read More
White Hall High School
High School
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