Hunter Rando

Welder/car Repair

UTLX/Transco

Sayre, PA

10.2021 - 01.2024

Welding
Train car repair
Grinding
Cutting torches
Plasma cutting
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Achievements- passing jacket sheet test and structural welding tests, being a shop foreman/leadman
Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Welder/car Repair

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

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Certification

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Welder/car Repair

High School Diploma -

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