Jacob Mckee
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic Welder Fabricator with a proven track record at Lexicon, showcasing expertise in MIG,smaw, and Flux Core Welding. Excelled in fabricating parts from blueprints and enhancing production efficiency through meticulous quality control and effective teamwork. Skilled in blueprint reading and welding techniques, I've significantly contributed to project success and team skill enhancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Fabricator
Lexicon
01.2018 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Manitowoc
Bauxite, AR
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
GED -
Oak Grove High School
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical Welding
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Flat Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Horizontal Welding
- MIG welding professional
- Cutting techniques
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts Fabrication
- Welding Position Proficiency
- Crane Operation
- Joint Preparation
- Welding Symbols
- Surface Preparation
- Precision measuring
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Rigging Techniques
- Power Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Overhead Welding Position
- Blueprints Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Quality Control
- Quality Inspection
- Portable Grinders
- Measurements and Calculations
Timeline
Welder Fabricator
Lexicon
01.2018 - Current
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Manitowoc
01.2017 - 01.2018
GED -
Oak Grove High School
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