GREGORY NORRIS
Weston,USA
Summary
Lead Welder/Welder with over a decade of experience at Crystal Finishing Systems Incorporated, specializing in aluminum and various steel welding techniques. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency through meticulous inventory management and innovative welding setups, reducing project completion times significantly. Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging advanced MIG techniques to elevate production quality and speed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Lead
Crystal Finishing Systems Incorporated
12.2010 - 11.2024
- Passed AWS D 1.2 aluminum structural procedure certification test sent to St.louis lab for more extensive testing (21" vertical up 3/8" v grooved plate) Now can be taken by others through North Central Technical College (7" vertical up 3/8" vertical-grooved plate)
- Highly proficient at aluminum welding with focus on pulsed MIG
- Welded metal types such as aluminum, various carbon levels of steel, stainless steel and inconel
- Oversaw inventory of welding components, ensuring smooth operations
- Managed material and consumables orders, enhancing operational efficiency
- Streamlined material ordering, enhancing shop efficiency and reducing waste
- Monitor and maintain precise inventory levels to support uninterrupted production
- Mentored new welders, fostering skill development and team proficiency
- Introduced advanced aluminum MIG techniques, boosting output quality and speed
- Reduced welding time by innovating fixture setups for complex projects
- Evaluate welding methods to optimize resource use and maximize productivity.
Education
Welding Diploma -
Northcentral Technical College
08.2009
High School Diploma -
Wausau East High School
06.2005
Skills
- MIG(SMAW)/Stick(GMAW)/ TIG Welding
- Aluminum welding (specialty in pulse)
- Steel/Stainless steel welding
- Inventory management
- Mechanical inclined/ Well versed in Computers
- Quick learning with a Thirst for knowledge
- Blueprint reading mastery
- Critical thinking
- Certified D 12 AWS Aluminum MIG
- Team Player with positive attitude
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Forklift operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Machine operation
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Quality assurance/Defect identification
- Specifications review/ Measuring Equipmnet
Certification
Established D.12 AWS procedual structural aluminum test sent to St.louis (22" vertical up on 3/8 V grooved" ) for stricter lab testing.Veronica Hope CWI from NTC claimed that other companies took several times to pass which was completed on fist attempt that was sent out to St louis lab.This now made it capable for future tests to be completed by others at work through North Central Technical College vertical up (7" vertical up on 3/8" thick V goved Plate. This was a very proud moment in my welding career.
Timeline
Welding Lead
Crystal Finishing Systems Incorporated
12.2010 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Wausau East High School
Established D.12 AWS procedual structural aluminum test sent to St.louis (22" vertical up on 3/8 V grooved" ) for stricter lab testing.Veronica Hope CWI from NTC claimed that other companies took several times to pass which was completed on fist attempt that was sent out to St louis lab.This now made it capable for future tests to be completed by others at work through North Central Technical College vertical up (7" vertical up on 3/8" thick V goved Plate. This was a very proud moment in my welding career.
Welding Diploma -
Northcentral Technical College
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