Frederick Brooks
Mulberry,FL
Overview
2013
2013
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
General Dynamics
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
Welder
General Dynamics
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
Education
Basic Welding - Welding
Brunswick Evening School
Brunswick, ME05.1996
GED - High School Equivalent Exam
Adult Education Services
Bath, ME06.1990
Skills
- MIG welding
- Pipe welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Welding safety procedures
- Carbon steel welding
- Jig fabrication
- Defect repair
- Gas metal arc welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stainless steel welding
- Blueprints
- Flux core arc welding
- Welding codes and standards
- Custom fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Stick welding
- Crane and rigging safety
- Flux-cored arc welding
Timeline
Welder
General Dynamics
07.2011 - 08.2012
Fabrication Welder
General Dynamics
Basic Welding - Welding
Brunswick Evening School
GED - High School Equivalent Exam
Adult Education Services