Motivated Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Swanton Welding
Swanton, OH
07.2024 - 09.2024
Performed welding on steel components for bridge construction projects.
Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
Fabrication Welder
Tronair
Swanton, OH
07.2018 - 07.2022
Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
Welder
Meldrum Mechanical Services
Toledo, OH
12.2017 - 07.2018
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.