Jacob Heykoop
Harker Heights ,TX
Summary
Adept at leading teams to excellence, I enhanced welding quality and efficiency at General Dynamics Land Systems, achieving a 99% pass rate for welder certifications. My expertise spans all welding forms, with a keen ability in team coordination and safety enforcement. My approach not only meets but exceeds employer expectations, fostering both skill development and project success.
Adaptable and reliable individual with strong attention to safety and team collaboration. Understanding of welding techniques and quality control standards, coupled with hands-on skills in blueprint reading and equipment maintenance. Capable of driving project success and ensuring high standards of workmanship.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Supervisor/ Team Lead
General Dynamics Land Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Extensive welding experience on the ABRAMS platform of combat vehicle
- Certified new hire welders in accordance to GDLS standards and maintained a 99% pass rate on all trained welders qualification plates sent to X-Ray.
- Scheduled and maintained welder qualification audits to ensure welder maintained 100% complaince to company policy.
- Scheduled and maintained required welder Hot Work Permits to 95% compliance of company policy.
- Administered Quality Assurance training in welding observation and inspection.
- Assisted in organization of welding missions and implemented various requirements for welding standards while welding on the Abrams platform vehicle.
- Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
- Ensured consistent weld quality through frequent visual inspections and non-destructive testing methods.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
Combination Welder
General Dynamics Land Systems
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Experienced welder on Abrams Retrofit Teams, including installation of ARAT, MFOCS, RVSS, Trophy/ Trophy ready, and CROWS modifications and weldments.
- Contributed to the Mechanical aspect of all of the previously listed modification, including installation of components and implementing download procedures.
- Consistently met deadlines for complex welding projects, coordinating with team members for efficient task completion.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining an organized work area free from hazards or obstructions that could hinder productivity.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior welders, fostering skill development and increasing team productivity.
- Achieved precise alignment of parts using fixtures, jigs, clamps, or other positioning devices before welding operations.
Combination Welder/ Robotic Welding Programmer
MTC
09.2013 - 03.2019
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, advancements, and best practices to maintain a high level of expertise in the field.
- Maintained expedited productivity by efficiently programming all Robotic Welding processes, ensuring accurate fixturing, and establishing a procedure for operators.
- Experienced Food Processing equipment welder utilizing stainless MIG, Stainless TIG, and Stainless spray.
- Experienced Battery handling equipment welder utilizing Stick, MIG, spray, Flux Core, and TIG.
- Assisted in consumable issuing and control for a easy loss prevention process in ordering and utilization on necessary tools.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior welders, fostering skill development and increasing team productivity.
Lead Welder/ Repair Scheduling
Mantech International Corp
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Modification and repair of COUGAR 4x4 platform of MRAP vehicle.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Coordinated repairs and assigned welders accordingly to ensure equal training and experience across the team.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Streamlined workflow processes through the development of optimized routines tailored to specific goals or objectives within each project phase.
Lead Welder/Employee Training Coordinator
Force Protection Inc.
05.2009 - 12.2012
- Lead welder coordinating Block 1 modifications on COUGAR 4x4 MRAP vehicle
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Ensured all new hire were well versed on fixtures, welding procedure, and process of vehicle modifications.
- Assisted quality control on welding inspection and post welding inspection to ensure a smooth production process.
- Oversee fabrication of new fixturing and tools to help create a productive and safe environment.
Welding Supervisor/ Training Coordinator
VSE Corporation
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Battle damage repair and modification to FULL line of MRAP vehicles including: COUGAR, JERRV, BUFFALO, MERCAT, REDPAC, RG-31, RG-33, HUMVEE, and MAXPRO.
- Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to procedure and specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
- Ensured consistent weld quality through frequent visual inspections and non-destructive testing methods.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
- Maintained accurate training logs for all welders, and cycled different repairs to ensure all welders have a broad range of experience.
Welder/ Fleet Mechanic
Aycock Construction
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Maintained all heavy equipment, gas driven welding machines, and small engine equipment.
- Trained new hires on proper preventative maintenance on all equipment including bulldozer, skid steer, Engine drive welding machines, and generators.
- maintained logs of equipment service hours and maintenance records.
- maintained man hour logs fr myself and team.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX07-2008
Skills
- Experience on various platforms of MRAPs and Main Battle Tanks
- Proficient in ALL forms of welding GTAW,GMAW,SMAW,P-GMAW, FCAW, SS-FCAW, SS-SMAW, SS-MIG SPRAY SUB ARC
- Excell in team coordination and organization
- Man hour tracking and dispursment
- Vehicle and personnel tracking
- Contract monitoring and Budget midnful
Accomplishments
-AWS SMAW D1.1 certification
-TACOM D1.1 FCAW certification
GDLS certifications:
-SMAW
-GMAW
-GTAW- Aluminum
-GTAW- 309 stainless
-GMAW-Pulse
- GMAW- Spray
Timeline
Welding Supervisor/ Team Lead
General Dynamics Land Systems
08.2022 - Current
Combination Welder
General Dynamics Land Systems
03.2019 - 08.2022
Combination Welder/ Robotic Welding Programmer
MTC
09.2013 - 03.2019
Lead Welder/ Repair Scheduling
Mantech International Corp
12.2012 - 09.2013
Lead Welder/Employee Training Coordinator
Force Protection Inc.
05.2009 - 12.2012
Welding Supervisor/ Training Coordinator
VSE Corporation
09.2008 - 04.2009
Welder/ Fleet Mechanic
Aycock Construction
08.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Texas State Technical College
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