Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist, Welder
Tennessee Valley Authority
11.2008 - Current
Used manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Machinist, Welder
Machinist Union Local #65
04.1995 - 11.2008
Performed work on various Gas, Fossil, Hydro, and Nuclear Turbines, Generators, valves, and Auxiliaries.
Certified welder proficient in Tig/Mig/Stick using mild steel, stainless, inconel.
Proficient in using all measuring devices and recording data for alignments, bearings, journals, rotors, and various turbine components.
Performed role as Foreman on multiple projects.
Education
Welding
Collinwood High School
Collinwood, TN
05-1989
Skills
Tooling and fixtures
De-burring
Accomplishments
Met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
Fabricated precision custom products and completed technical welding at a large-scale.
Received outstanding quality award for technical expertise in welding.
Certification
AWS Certified Welder Program – Basic to Advanced Levels (CW) - American Welding Society.
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Certifications- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers for those fabricating or repairing boilers and pressure vessels.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers or authorized providers.