Jacob Gruver
Maryville,Tn.
Summary
Results-driven welder and fitter with a strong track record in operating heavy machinery and reading blueprints. Led a weld bay team while training new hires, enhancing project efficiency and quality. Skilled in fitting complex I-beams and employing diverse welding techniques for optimal performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fitter
Cornerstone Building Brands
05.2022 - 06.2026
- Constructed I-beams using precise measurements and welding techniques.
- Qualified to operate forklifts, cranes, plasma cutter, grinding, painting, carbon arc gouging, and welding carbon steel 0.052 wire for build up and hot roll beams, 0.035 for cold form (sheet metal).
- Managed daily operations of a weld bay, overseeing two welders.
- Read blueprints and fit up complex I-beams.
- Provided mentorship and training to new hires on welding techniques and safety protocols.
Welder
Midsouth Machine shop (Vulcan Materials)
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Repairing rock crushers.
- Qualified to run overhead cranes, forklifts, positioner tables, oxy/acetylene cutting and blending, subarc welder, and ran 1/16 and 0.045 Flux core MiG.
Bus Boy and Dishwasher
Olive Garden
05.2019 - 05.2021
Cashier
Food Lion
05.2018 - 10.2018
Pizza Maker
Papa Murphy's Pizza
05.2017 - 11.2017
Education
associates - welding
Pellissippi State Community College
01-2021
high school diploma -
Maryville City Schools
01-2019
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment operation
- Safety protocols
- Mentorship training
- Material selection
Additional Information
Love Welding and working with my hands, I love making small metal sculptures in my spare time, Love the outdoors, Enjoy various sports
Attributes
- Hard worker
- Excellent team worker
- Reliable, punctual, honest
- Good physical condition, tall
Timeline
Welder/Fitter
Cornerstone Building Brands
05.2022 - 06.2026
Welder
Midsouth Machine shop (Vulcan Materials)
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bus Boy and Dishwasher
Olive Garden
05.2019 - 05.2021
Cashier
Food Lion
05.2018 - 10.2018
Pizza Maker
Papa Murphy's Pizza
05.2017 - 11.2017
associates - welding
Pellissippi State Community College
high school diploma -
Maryville City Schools