Gregory Bachant
Welder
Quitman,AR
Summary
I am focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in supervisor leadership.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ASME Code Welder
Tigg (newterra)
Heber Springs , AR
06.2022 - Current
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- 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.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
Swing Shift Supervisor
Vigor Alaska
Ketchikan, AK
11.2013 - 04.2022
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Created incentive programs and contests to support and award top performers.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinated schedules and reviewed work performance for staff.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
Deli Cook
South Tongass Service
Ketchikan, AK
01.2008 - 11.2013
- Planned work on orders so items served together finished cooking at same time.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters or tables.
- Placed new inventory orders, received incoming shipments and followed health code requirements for storage.
- Served customers at steam tables with proper cooking, plating and delivery.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Technical School - Certified - Entry And Advanced Welding
University of Alaska
Ketchikan, AK 01.2005 - 06.2005
Skills
Structural welding
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
First Aid/CPR
Policies and procedures
Job inspections
Verbal and written communication
Coaching and mentoring
Training and mentoring
Flexible and Adaptable
PPE Compliance
Planning and Coordination
Stocking and replenishing
Till counting
Customer Relations
Cash Handling
Basic math skills
Time management skills
Priority management
Budgeting
Timeline
ASME Code Welder
Tigg (newterra)
06.2022 - Current
Swing Shift Supervisor
Vigor Alaska
11.2013 - 04.2022
Deli Cook
South Tongass Service
01.2008 - 11.2013
Technical School - Certified - Entry And Advanced Welding
University of Alaska
01.2005 - 06.2005