Glen Shoemaker
Peebles,OH
Summary
Resourceful Lead Fabricator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in precision welding, metal fabrication process management, and quality control procedures. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and project success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fabricator
Pro Mechanical Services
West Union, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised and trained a team of fabricators to ensure quality production.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, tools, and supplies needed for fabrication projects.
- Assisted in developing new techniques to improve efficiency in the fabrication process.
- Conducted regular inspections of finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams or other technical documents as required.
- Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Assembled components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
- Positioned parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
- Followed established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
Welder / Fabricator
HDT Global
Cincinnati, OH
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Performed layout, fit up, 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 tools.
- Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Selected appropriate filler metals based on type of base materials being joined.
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
Welder /Heavy Equipment Operator
ABX Logistics
Wilmington, OH
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Operated tug to move materials from one location to another within and outside of the warehouse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ohio Valley Career And Technical Center
West Union, OH05-1998
Skills
- Precision measuring
- Metal Fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Machine setup
- Assembly techniques
- Hand Tools ( Wrench's, Torque Wrench's, Rachet's )
- Power Tools ( Impact's and Drill's )
- Quality Inspections
- Welding expertise
- Tug Operation
- Crane Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Tractor Trailer Operation
Affiliations
- Farming !
- Motorsports !
- Fabricating !
- Family Time !
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
Pro Mechanical Services
02.2022 - Current
Welder / Fabricator
HDT Global
03.2018 - 02.2022
Welder /Heavy Equipment Operator
ABX Logistics
04.2014 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Ohio Valley Career And Technical Center
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