Kenneth Eugene Swygert
Ridgeway
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with proven skills in stick welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication. Committed to safety compliance and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality components for various projects.
Experienced welder-millwright with a strong background in fabricating structural steel components. Recognized for attention to detail and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce waste. Ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder-Millwright
K&M Maintenance LLC
Martinsville Va.
06.2019 - 10.2026
- Operated MIG and Stick welding equipment to fabricate components for various projects.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment by performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Conducted inspections on completed welds to verify quality and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve project completion times.
Welder, Iron Worker, Rigger
Basic Steel Erectors
Lexington, S.C.
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Fabricated and welded structural steel components for commercial and industrial projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
- Operated MIG, , and stick welding equipment to achieve high-quality welds.
- Collaborated with project managers to streamline workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Maintained welding equipment by performing regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Conducted inspections of welds to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced material waste.
- Trained junior welders on best practices for safety and welding techniques.
Ironworker , Rigger , Welder
Chimbro Inc.
Pittsville , Me.
07.2010 - 09.2012
- Collaborated with project managers to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate implementation.
- Fabricated and installed structural steel components for various construction projects.
Boilermaker
P.P.M Inc. (Power Plant Maintenance)
Society Hill, SC
02.1996 - 01.1998
- Fabricated and assembled metal components according to specifications and engineering drawings.
- Conducted inspections of completed work to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Operated welding equipment and tools for the construction of pressure vessels and piping systems.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
- Mentored junior boilermakers, enhancing their skills in safety protocols and best practices.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that reduced downtime during maintenance operations.
- Led safety training sessions, emphasizing compliance with industry regulations and workplace safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington ,S.C.Skills
- Stick welding
- Blueprint reading
- Fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Welding
Timeline
Welder-Millwright
K&M Maintenance LLC
06.2019 - 10.2026
Welder, Iron Worker, Rigger
Basic Steel Erectors
02.2012 - 07.2019
Ironworker , Rigger , Welder
Chimbro Inc.
07.2010 - 09.2012
Boilermaker
P.P.M Inc. (Power Plant Maintenance)
02.1996 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School