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Gerald Frazier

Lancaster,Pennsylvania

Summary

Adept at enhancing welding quality and efficiency, my tenure at Highland Tank showcased my proficiency in MIG and Flux Core welding, alongside a strong ability to adhere to safety protocols. Leveraging problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented approach, I consistently met project deadlines, contributing to the company's reputation for reliability and high-quality craftsmanship.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Steel Systems Installations
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.

Warehouse Shipper

NorthAmerica Stainless
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by streamlining shipping processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential issues.
  • Improved accuracy in order fulfillment through meticulous attention to detail when picking, packing, and labeling orders.
  • Conducted periodic audits of stored items, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Organized warehouse layout for optimal space utilization, increasing storage capacity and accessibility of goods.
  • Monitored returns processing efficiently performing thorough quality checks on returned items before restocking.
  • Maintained a safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Checked and rechecked orders before packaging and shipping items.
  • Developed and maintained good working relationships with fellow employees, delivery drivers and vendors.
  • Used correct, safe processes for operating material handling forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Followed safe handling processes for different types of loads and materials.
  • Followed good housekeeping practices to keep dock, staging area and storage spaces clean and safe.
  • Completed fast loading and unloading of trucks carrying freight and materials.
  • Balanced loads and secured items for safe and damage-free transport to destinations.
  • Entered information into warehouse management system using handheld scanners and computer terminals.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.

Assembly/shipper Recieving

Lancaster Metal Manufacturing
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
  • Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers, leading to improved communication and more efficient problem-solving capabilities.
  • Handled international shipments, ensuring proper customs documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
  • Processed and restocked returns.
  • Maximized warehouse space utilization through strategic pallet stacking techniques and optimized storage layouts.
  • Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations with the implementation of effective organization systems for easy product retrieval.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to minimize discrepancies between actual stock levels and system records.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by properly labeling shipments, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining documentation.
  • Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns regarding shipments quickly and effectively.
  • Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.

Welder

Highland Tank
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.

Welder

Powell Steel Corp.
08.2006 - 12.2013
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Education

Certification - Tig Welding

Lancaster County Career &technology Center
Elizabethtown, PA
01.2010

Welding Certification - Welding Comp.

Airco Technical Institute
36th Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pa.
05.1980

High School Diploma - Carpentry

Bok Area Vo-tech
8th Mifflin Street, Philadelphia Pa
06.1979

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Torch cutting
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Structural welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Cutting techniques
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Wire feed machines
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Precision measuring
  • Heat treatment
  • Weld slagging
  • Welding inspection
  • Product welding
  • Weld tacking
  • Welding safety
  • Overhead welding
  • AWS certified
  • Maintaining components
  • Measurement tools
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • MIG welding
  • Arc welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Surface grinding
  • Grinding skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Machine Operation
  • Inspection skills
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Maintain equipment
  • Grinding and buffing
  • Detail orientation
  • Torch operation
  • Repairing wall surfaces
  • Hand and power tool safety

Timeline

Warehouse Shipper

NorthAmerica Stainless
08.2021 - 03.2023

Assembly/shipper Recieving

Lancaster Metal Manufacturing
06.2019 - 08.2021

Welder

Highland Tank
08.2017 - 06.2019

Welder

Powell Steel Corp.
08.2006 - 12.2013

Welder

Steel Systems Installations

Certification - Tig Welding

Lancaster County Career &technology Center

Welding Certification - Welding Comp.

Airco Technical Institute

High School Diploma - Carpentry

Bok Area Vo-tech

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