Eddie Jennings
Kearns,UT
Summary
Experienced and skilled welder with 30+ years in industrial fabrication and material handling. Proven ability to operate forklifts, boom trucks, and man baskets safely and efficiently, perform routine preventive maintenance, and complete minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs to keep equipment running and reduce downtime. Reliable team player committed to workplace safety, on-time deliveries, and proactive troubleshooting.
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
welder/fabricator
Wasatch Tool and Die
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1994 - Current
- Fabricated and welded components from blueprints using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW across carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and cast iron.
- Operated , forklifts, boom trucks, and man baskets to move materials, stage work, and support production flow.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
- Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
- Achieved tight deadlines, efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environment.
- Loaded and prepared parts for production and shipping, maintaining secure packaging and on-time order flow.
- Performed preventive maintenance and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs to keep equipment running and reduce downtime.
- Reverse-engineered parts without drawings and fabricated precise replacements to keep work moving and meet deadlines.
- Completed weld inspections and safety checks to ensure work met specifications and site standards.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Trained junior welders on techniques, safety protocols, and best practices in welding operations.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Conducted regular maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Education
Blueprint Reading for Welders
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Forklift, Boom Truck, and Man Basket Operation - Expert
- FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW Welding Processes - Expert
- 308L and 316L Stainless Steel Welding - Expert
- 1018, 4130, 4140, Aluminum, and Cast Iron Welding - Expert
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Wire feed machines
- Crane operation
- Brake press operation
- Hazardous material handling
- First aid training
- Project management
- Plasma arc welding
- Manual dexterity
- Heat treatment
- Fire prevention
- Special alloys
- Safety equipment usage
- Quality assurance
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding safety
- TIG welding expert
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- AWS certified
- Overhead welding
- MIG welding
- Decision-making
- Rigging techniques
- Vertical welding
Certification
welding certifications available upon request
Timeline
welder/fabricator
Wasatch Tool and Die
09.1994 - Current
Blueprint Reading for Welders
Salt Lake Community College
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Site Safety Practices
- Worked in safety-enforced industrial environments and consistently followed site procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
- Supported safe material handling and equipment movement, including haul trucks, to keep work areas organized and operations moving.
- Completed safety checks and maintained compliance with jobsite standards while assisting daily production flow.