Jacob Green
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Im looking for a company where i can grow and learn in my field of welding and fabricating. Im a fast learner and can work great with a team or get projects done solo if that is the task at hand. I have worked for Brown Dog Offroad for eight years, starting from the entry level all the way up to welding and fabricating, where i have found my passion and continued on to get several certifications including MIG, flux and stick welding
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Brown Dog Offroad
Queen Creek, AZ
07.2016 - Current
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical and horizontal positions
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and flat positions
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Inspected finished product to ensure quality standards were met.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
- Verified that parts had correct customer identification attached.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of each project.
- Safely operated bake oven to accurately cure powder coats on engine brackets and motor mounts for older jeep products.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding upcoming jobs or changes in production schedule.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Determined appropriate paint flow and viscosity by performing visual inspections.
- Promoted safe working practices by observing company policies, which prevented hazards in workplace.
- Assisted other departments with special projects as needed.
- Organized storage shelves for parts awaiting powder coating.
- Repaired damaged parts or equipment when necessary.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Utilized a variety of tools such as grinders, buffers, hand files and sandpaper to prepare surfaces prior to painting.
Produce Clerk/Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
Mesa, AZ
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Followed proper receiving procedures for perishable items.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating items.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items.
Education
Welding
East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center
Mesa, AZ12-2023
High School Diploma -
Combs High School
San Tan Valley, AZ05-2016
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Sub-Arc Welding
- Structural Welding
- Surface Preparation
- Stick Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Selection
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Manual Dexterity
- AWS Certified
Affiliations
I
Certification
- FCAW 3G
- GMAW 3G
- SMAW 3G E7018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Brown Dog Offroad
07.2016 - Current
Produce Clerk/Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
07.2015 - 06.2016
Welding
East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center
High School Diploma -
Combs High School