Harry Cosnahan
Waynesboro,GA
Summary
Seasoned fabricator with 30 years of experience fabricating steel and aluminum items to specification. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create safe environment for team. Cleaned equipment and maintained tidy workstation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator/Fabrication Welder
Centurion Industries
Augusta, GA
05.2013 - 07.2022
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Informed forklift personnel or supervisor when running low on fab stock to be welded.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Employed mechanical presses, hand tools and heat guns to assemble and disassemble parts and products.
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Soldered joints by melting and applying solder along edges using soldering irons, gas torches or electric-ultrasonic equipment.
- Monitored employees to encourage cost-effective and safe use of equipment and materials.
Fabricator/Fabrication Welder
TTX
North Augusta, SC
05.1994 - 05.2013
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Employed mechanical presses, hand tools and heat guns to assemble and disassemble parts and products.
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Soldered joints by melting and applying solder along edges using soldering irons, gas torches or electric-ultrasonic equipment.
- Reworked, repaired and adjusted cable assemblies and harnesses to meet safety standards.
Education
GED -
Butler High School
Augusta, GASkills
- Specifications Conformance
- Brakes and Shears Operation
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Vertical Welding
- Plasma Cutters
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Straightedge Measurements
- Equipment Selection
- Active Listening
- Mathematical Calculations
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Parts Reassembling
- Hand Torches
- Defective Material Identification
- Overhead Welding Position
- Surface Material Preparation
- Equipment Safety
- Welding Techniques
- Band Saws
- Steel Forms
- Machine Tools
- Custom Fabrication
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Work Practices
- Reading Comprehension
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
- Quality Control Analysis
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Engineering Drawings Analysis
- Fire Suppression Methods
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Portable Grinders
- Template Designs
Timeline
Fabricator/Fabrication Welder
Centurion Industries
05.2013 - 07.2022
Fabricator/Fabrication Welder
TTX
05.1994 - 05.2013
GED -
Butler High School
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