James Adamo
Summary
I am seeking a position that will enable me to use the skills that I developed as a welder under the umbrella of FedEx, a company that I trust and where I want to have a lasting career.
I have been with FedEx for five years. I started working as a handler, led top-side for CCRA before becoming a courier. I have a good track record with management. I work well with others and learn new tasks quickly.
I am looking for work in the Memphis area to be close to family and where the cost of living is more affordable.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier
FedEx Express
CCRA Pacheco, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
Welding Instructor
The Crucible
Oakland, CA
04.2011 - 12.2018
- Enhanced student understanding of welding techniques by incorporating hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises.
- Taught 6-week seminars in MIG welding, TIG welding, oxy-torch cutting, and blacksmithing for adults and children (8-19 years).
- Taught one-day welding classes for corporate team-building experiences with a focus on safety protocols to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the classroom.
Welder
ConXtech
Hayward, CA
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Worked with fixturing to precisely place weldments for structural columns; performed layout for additional attachment points needed per blueprint specifications.
- Used proper pre and post heat procedures for welding of column base plates which were sonar and mag particle inspected.
- Weld procedures call for flux core in the horizontal and flat positions.
- Performed carbon arc gouging to repair welds that failed inspection from the previous shift.
- Operated fork lifts and overhead cranes during day-to-day operations..
- Selected for a team to develop a new stainless MIG welding procedure.
- Fabricated safety equipment for the safe transport of weldments going on columns
Welder
Blank & Cable
Oakland, CA
03.2015 - 03.2016
- TIG Welding architectural steel fabrication for high-end clients
- Finish work including grinding, sanding and applying finishings
- Installation in client homes.
Welder
3D Studios
Oakland, CA
09.2013 - 03.2015
- TIG welding, batch work, small parts for retail fabricated framework for plate glass
- Created fixturing for new products to facilitate batch production.
- Operated iron-workers chop saw, cold saws, band saws, drill presses, and other equipment required.
Welder
Kirk Welding
Brentwood, CA
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Job shop: repair farm equipment, boat trailers, cup holders, coped pipe work, using MIG or TIG welding using torches, carbon arc gouging, CNC plasma table operator.
- Drafted parts in auto-cad for the CNC plasma table
- Developed press die to bend plate to shape
Welder
Mare Island Dry Dock
Vallejo, CA
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Shipyard competent person: checked oxygen levels inside confined spaces, confirmed proper ventilation, hot-work permit and fire watch in place prior to start work.
- Ship fitter - coordinated with rigging crew for the placement of new steel for the repair of Navy and Coast Guard vessels.
- Selected and trained for confined space rescue team; participated in quarterly practice drills
- Fabrication shop: new parts for ship board crane, fabricated gang planks, other duties as required
- Performed dual shield flux core in the overhead and vertical position, carbon arc gouging, stick welding, oxy acetylene torch for cutting and pre-heating
- Operated track torch, boom lift, fork lift, skid steer
Welder Helper
Bay Ship And Yacht
Alameda, CA
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Enhanced weld quality by assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for welding projects.
- Reduced downtime by ensuring timely maintenance and repair of welding tools and machinery.
- Improved workplace safety by diligently following safety protocols and procedures during all tasks; fire watch
- Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.
- Worked on floating dry dock restoration
Teachers Assistant
Los Medanos Community College
Pittsburg, CA
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Assisted new students so that the instructor could keep the pace of the class for more experienced student.
- Assisted with class prep and equipment repair.
Education
No Degree - Welding Technology
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CASkills
- Tig welding: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze
- Mig welding: carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum
- Flux core and dual shield flux core welding: carbon steel, stainless steel
- Carbon arc gouging
- Torch cutting: hand held and track
- Plasma cutting: hand held and CNC
- Brake Press Operation
- Shaping and Cutting
- Specification Interpretation
- Parts Fabrication
- Scaffolding Safety
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Hazardous Material Handling
- First Aid Training
Timeline
Courier
FedEx Express
12.2018 - Current
Welder
ConXtech
03.2016 - 03.2017
Welder
Blank & Cable
03.2015 - 03.2016
Welder
3D Studios
09.2013 - 03.2015
Welder
Kirk Welding
05.2013 - 09.2013
Welding Instructor
The Crucible
04.2011 - 12.2018
Welder
Mare Island Dry Dock
08.2010 - 05.2013
Welder Helper
Bay Ship And Yacht
06.2009 - 06.2010
Teachers Assistant
Los Medanos Community College
09.2007 - 06.2009
No Degree - Welding Technology
Los Medanos College