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Gavin Cox

Gavin Cox

Moundville,MO

Summary

Detail-oriented and skilled welder with over 3 years of experience in welding and fabrication, including over 6 months of millwright work, and a current member of the Air Force Reserves. Proficient in Stick and TIG techniques and applications, with a strong understanding of blueprints and safety protocols. Experienced in working with carbon, stainless, and aluminum materials.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Structures Technician

USAFR
03.2023 - Current
  • Followed both verbal and written instructions when setting up and fabricating mechanical assemblies to complete accurate work.
  • Identified issues with components and isolated faults prior to implementing corrective actions.
  • Adjusted, repaired or replaced parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
  • Enhanced functionality of systems by performing routine maintenance in accordance with manufacturer manuals, completing basic repairs and replacing worn out components.

Millwright

L&M Ethanol Maintenance
08.2025 - 08.2025
  • Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.

Gearbox Technician

Craftforce
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Followed detailed instruction and blueprints.
  • Used precision tools to record movement in various applications.

Ironworker/Structural Welder

Houk Construction
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

Education

Welding

Bronaugh R-VII
Bronaugh, MO
05-2022

Skills

  • Issue and problem resolution
  • Repair work
  • Parts repair
  • Machinery assembly
  • Fabrication
  • Pipe fitting
  • Structural welding
  • OSHA compliance
  • Pipe welding
  • Stick & TIG Combo Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Blueprint reading

Timeline

Millwright

L&M Ethanol Maintenance
08.2025 - 08.2025

Gearbox Technician

Craftforce
07.2025 - 08.2025

Ironworker/Structural Welder

Houk Construction
06.2024 - 06.2025

Structures Technician

USAFR
03.2023 - Current

Welding

Bronaugh R-VII