Ethan Reid
Orem,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with solid experience in quality assurance and safety regulations. Esteemed for promoting effective collaboration and communication, driving production improvements and guiding new welders to uphold rigorous standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Powder River
Provo, Utah
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication, including measurements.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in all welding activities, including keeping a clean workspace.
- Inspected welds for quality, performing repairs as necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
- Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety practices.
- Coordinated with supervisors to manage workflow and project timelines.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Electrical Apprentice
J & J Electric
Ogden, UT
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted electricians in installing wiring and electrical systems.
- Worked in a team-based environment to accomplish projects, and collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety, and followed safety protocols during all electrical installation tasks in compliance with OSHA and company regulations.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Supported senior electricians in training new apprentices on best practices.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various electrical tasks safely.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Replaced defective switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, and other components as needed.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, UT05-2017
CNA Licensure -
Mountanland Technical College
Spanish Fork, UT05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Ogden Weber Technical College
Ogden, UTSkills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Metal fabrication
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Training assistance
- Blueprint reading
- Fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Precision measuring
- OSHA compliance
- Team collaboration
- MIG welding professional
- Valid Utah driver's license
- Critical thinking
- Electrical experience
Certification
CNA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Powder River
03.2022 - 12.2025
Electrical Apprentice
J & J Electric
09.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
CNA Licensure -
Mountanland Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Ogden Weber Technical College