Harmon Crites
Bill Miller Excavating
Fort Ashby,WV
6
years of professional experience
Experienced MIG welder with a strong focus on safety and quality standards. Proven ability to mentor junior welders and optimize fabrication processes.
Work History
Fabrication Welder
5 Years 7 Months- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication processes.
- Conducted quality checks on welds to meet industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance production efficiency.
- Mentored junior welders in best practices for safety and welding techniques.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Heavy Equipment Operator
3 Years 4 Months- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Education
GED
Skills
MIG welding
Grinders
Grinding and finishing techniques
Fabrication
Plasma cutting
Hand tool safety
Parts fabrication
Welding safety procedures
Gas metal arc welding
Flux core arc welding
Stick welding
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ecore Solution
04.2009 - 08.2012Read More
Fabrication Welder
Bill Miller Excavating
03.2008 - 10.2013Read More
Frankfort High School
GED
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