Gary Fitch
Wills Point,TX
Summary
Proficient in preparing workpieces, selecting appropriate welding methods, and ensuring the quality of welds. Skilled in reading blueprints, interpreting specifications, and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Technician
Big Tex Trailers MFG
Wills Point, Texas
06.2019 - Current
- Performed welding operations in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
- Assisted with the development of new welding processes to improve production efficiency.
- Inspected welds for conformance to applicable codes and specifications.
- Set up, operated, and maintained manual welding equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Fabricated components from drawings or blueprints using a variety of welding processes, such as MIG.
- Maintained records of work performed including details on type of material used and amount of time required to complete tasks.
- Calibrated welding machines according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Provided technical support related to all aspects of the welding process including troubleshooting problems encountered during fabrication and assembly operations.
- Communicated effectively with other technicians regarding progress reports, changes in design or materials used for projects.
- Trained new personnel on proper use of tools, techniques and safety regulations related to the welding process.
- Handled preventive maintenance and basic repairs on team welding equipment and tools.
- Worked with steel and other metals to build parts for production needs.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Participated in training sessions designed to increase knowledge base regarding best practices associated with weld test operations.
- Conducted daily inspections of welding equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
- Responds promptly to email communication.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Analyzing drawings and ensuring processes are being followed through on new products introduced to the plant.
Fabricator
AMS Fabrication
Seven Points, Texas
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
Machine Operator
Congress Material
Seven Points, Texas
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Checked and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes.
- Ensured cargo was secured properly in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations.
- Delivered goods to specified destinations in a timely manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to departing on routes.
- Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kemp High School
Kemp, TX06-2016
Skills
- Welding inspection
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Product specification understanding
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operate machinery
- Machine tending
- Effective Communication
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding safety
- Shaping and cutting
- Overhead welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire prevention
- Measurement tools
- Crane Operation
- First Aid Training
- CPR and AED
- Task Delegation
- Efficiency Improvement
- Decision-making skills
- Team Supervision
- Time tracking
Timeline
Weld Technician
Big Tex Trailers MFG
06.2019 - Current
Fabricator
AMS Fabrication
03.2017 - 06.2019
Machine Operator
Congress Material
05.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Kemp High School
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