Jacob Adams
Hurricane
Summary
A hardworking, quick-learning, and dedicated worker. I have over 3 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication, and over 1 year of experience in automotive fabrication, restoration, and repair.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 667
Winfield
01.2023 - Current
- I have welded carbon and stainless tubes of multiple sizes, positions, and difficulty.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Worked with arc air torches, plasma cutters, and other metal-cutting devices.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Cart Attendant
Walmart
Hurricane
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured all carts are in working condition and reported any damages.
- Provided assistance to customers with special needs or requests regarding cart usage.
- Assisted customers with loading purchases into their vehicles.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Safely operated cart retrieval equipment in parking lots and course paths.
Cook
Ginos Pizzeria
Hurricane
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Lead Cashier
Little Caesars Pizza
Hurricane
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans.
- Weekly meetings with local stores lead cashiers and the regional lead cashier to discuss new ways to improve customer service, transactions, and new ideas to promote and enhance the monthly item being advertised.
Education
Trade School - Welding And Fabrication
Putnam County Technical Center
Eleanor, WV05-2023
Trade School - Autobody Collision Repair
Putnam County Technical Center
Eleanor, WV05-2021
Trade School - Law Enforcement And Public Safety
Putnam County Technical Center
Eleanor05-2020
Skills
- Tig (Carbon, Stainless, and Inconel)
- Mig (flux core, hard wire, dual shield)
- Stick (carbon, stainless, inconel)
- Arc air gouging, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene torch, grinders
- Rigging and signaling knowledge
- 6G pressure weld certified carbon and stainless (TIG root, and stick fill, and cap)
- Drill press, bandsaw, and porta-band experience
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pressure vessel repair
- Parts and components fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Proper safety equipment usage
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Oral communication
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
- Goal setting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Competitor and winner of the 2023 SkillsUSA WV Welding competition
- Competitor In the 2023 SkillsUSA national welding competition.
- Honor society and Class representative during my Law enforcement and Public Safety Trade school Class.
Certification
- Certified 6G Carbon and Stainless steel pressure welder
- Osha 10 and osha 30 Certified
Timeline
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 667
01.2023 - Current
Cart Attendant
Walmart
08.2021 - 06.2022
Cook
Ginos Pizzeria
06.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Cashier
Little Caesars Pizza
10.2019 - 04.2020
Trade School - Welding And Fabrication
Putnam County Technical Center
Trade School - Autobody Collision Repair
Putnam County Technical Center
Trade School - Law Enforcement And Public Safety
Putnam County Technical Center