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Gerry Penn

St. Stephen,SC

Summary

Accomplished Welder with 35 years experience in MIG, TIG aluminum, chrome moly and stainless steel welding . Excellent skill with accuracy and precision in measuring and constructing welding projects. Excellent safety record.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Parker
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • 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.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.

Welder

Benchmark Machining
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
  • Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
  • 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.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.

Machine Operator

Albany International
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Welder

EAST END WELDING
06.2010 - 10.2021
  • Established welder in Mig/Tig, Stainless Steel, Chrome Moly, and aluminum. ISO 9000 Certification 6G CERTIFIED
  • Lead Welder
  • Training of new employees
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions

Welder

LOGAN MACHINE INC
10.2009 - 06.2010
  • Experienced welder in MIG, TIG, aluminum, stainless steel, and chrome moly
  • Performed jobs assigned with precision, accuracy and met deadlines.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes
  • Leveraged micrometers, calipers and height gauges to prepare and record measurements
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools

Welder

EAST END WELDING
10.2007 - 01.2009
  • Established welder in Mig/Tig, Stainless Steel, Chrome Moly, and aluminum. ISO 9000 Certification 6G CERTIFIED
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions

Fabrication Welder

Extreme Marine Products
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Performed Aluminum TIG Welding, Aluminum Platform Welding, Shipping and Receiving, Director of Operations, customer service.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
  • Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution
  • Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results
  • Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises

Welder

Aerotek
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • 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.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.

Education

High School Diploma -

Akron East High School
Akron, OH
1988

Welding vocational Education Certificate -

Akron East High
Akron, OH
1988

Skills

  • Fire Suppression Methods
  • ability to use hand tools, air tools, and drill safely and effectively
  • Fabrications Knowledge
  • Plasma Cutter
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
  • ISO Quality Standards
  • Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
  • Pipefitting
  • Wire feed machines
  • MIG welding professional

Additional Information

Ability to concentrate on attention detail and approach work with great pride and perfectionism striving to present error free work. Dependable and punctual employee. Able to meet deadlines, prioritize projects, maintain reliability and quality of work, handle time sensitive details. I have a drag car that i maintain the mechanical aspects of and make sure it adheres to strict regulations of the race track. Able to work on and problem solve issues with mechanics and engines.

Timeline

Welder

Aerotek
03.2025 - 07.2025

Welder

Parker
08.2023 - 03.2025

Welder

Benchmark Machining
01.2023 - 04.2023

Machine Operator

Albany International
08.2022 - 12.2022

Welder

EAST END WELDING
06.2010 - 10.2021

Welder

LOGAN MACHINE INC
10.2009 - 06.2010

Welder

EAST END WELDING
10.2007 - 01.2009

Fabrication Welder

Extreme Marine Products
01.2001 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Akron East High School

Welding vocational Education Certificate -

Akron East High

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