Howard Sparkman Jr
Campbellsburg,KY
Summary
Skilled Fabrication Welder with over 26 years working with metal and welding. Trained in all aspects of metal fabrication from blueprint reading to Final assembly with a commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Lesco design and Manufacturing
Lagrange, KY
09.1999 - Current
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trimble County High School
Bedford, KY05-1999
Welding Technology
Carroll County Vocational School
Carrollton, KY05-1999
M-Div - Christian Ministry
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KYSkills
- Parts Fabrication
- Materials Selection
- Job Orders
- Fabrication
- Hand Tool Safety
- MIG Welding
- Blueprints
- Shop Drawings
- Precision Measurement
- First-Aid and CPR
- Jig Fabrication
- TIG Welding
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Production
- Component Assembly
- Defect Repair
- Personal Protective Equipment
Affiliations
I am happily married to my wife of 16 years with one son 14, and enjoy spending time with them at our home where we raise chickens, goats, honeybees and anything else my wife drags home! outside of that i enjoy spending time outdoors hunting,fishing,and spending time with our church family on Sunday.
Certification
Trained to operate the following equipment.
- Peddinghaus 410 DGA-2300 bandsaw
- Peddinghaus DSC-630/3A 3 spindle drill saw combo
- Peddinghaus AFCPS-863/HD Anglemaster
- Accupress 515012 Breakpress
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Lesco design and Manufacturing
09.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Trimble County High School
Welding Technology
Carroll County Vocational School
M-Div - Christian Ministry
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Trained to operate the following equipment.
- Peddinghaus 410 DGA-2300 bandsaw
- Peddinghaus DSC-630/3A 3 spindle drill saw combo
- Peddinghaus AFCPS-863/HD Anglemaster
- Accupress 515012 Breakpress
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