Hi, I’m
Forrest Swaim
Metal Fabrication
Randleman,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated to become as knowledgeable as possible in any skill sets that will advance my career or my person. I am looking to advance my career to new heights in a company that is eager to grow and allow me to do the same. I look forward to becoming a part of your team and build relationships amongst your personnel.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
AC CorporationGreensboro, NC
Fabrication Lead
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented fabrication processes, procedures and quality control standards.
- Assigned tasks to team members, monitored performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment needed for fabrication operations.
- Trained new personnel on proper use of machinery, welding techniques and safety practices.
- Repaired damaged parts or components using cutting torch, drill press or manual tools as required.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- AWS D 1.1 Structural Certified with MIG and SMAW processes.
- Performed welding operations using MIG and TIG welding machines according to blueprints or drawings.
- I have a work portfolio of projects and weldments upon request.
Niced Up MotorsportsGreensboro, NC
Fabrication Lead
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Design and build custom stainless steel exhaust on high performance automobiles.
- Design and build custom intercooler piping to retain factory body panels and accessories.
- Design and build custom bracketry for engine, transmission, and any other custom high performance parts in high performance builds.
- Custom sheet metal work for air ducting, catch cans, interior panels, and heat shrouds.
- Welding materials ranging from stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium tubing, steel and aluminum sheet metal, as well as chromoly and DOM tubing in either MIG or TIG processes.
Education
Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC
Associate of Applied Science from Welding Technology
05-2013
Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC
Associate of Applied Science from Autobody Repair
05-2010
Skills
- Precision Measuring
- Assembly Processes
- Machine Operation
- Welding Techniques
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Processes - June, 2015
- I-CAR Custom refinishing certification - May, 2010
Timeline
Fabrication Lead
Niced Up Motorsports
10.2022 - Current
Fabrication Lead
AC Corporation
01.2015 - Current
Guilford Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Welding Technology
Guilford Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Autobody Repair
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Processes - June, 2015
- I-CAR Custom refinishing certification - May, 2010
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