Jack Boroughs
Macomb,MI
Summary
Talented fabrication welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator press room set up
PTM
Fair Haven, Michigan
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate construction of assemblies.
- Operated welding machines and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on welding procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Welding Fabricator press room set up
PTM
03.2020 - 02.2024
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