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James Barry

Clinton,IL

Summary

Dynamic Welding Equipment Manager with a proven track record at Arcosa Structural Wind Towers, enhancing operational efficiency through proactive maintenance and innovative process improvements. Skilled in equipment repairs and safety procedures, I effectively trained teams, fostering collaboration and productivity while ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification

Work History

Welding Equipment Manager

Arcosa Structural Wind Towers
03.2020 - Current
  • Reduced downtime in operations by performing proactive maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintained clean and organized facilities.
  • Manage weld equipment/calibration program.
  • Trained team members effectively to maintain consistent productivity.
  • Evaluate,propose,and implement welding process and equipment improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
  • Work with all weld supervisors and plant leadership at each location to maintain a dependable welding equipment program.
  • Travel to the manufacturing plants in the business unit and others as needed.

Welding Supervisor

Trinity/Arcosa Structural Wind Towers
03.2017 - Current
  • 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.

Weld Technician

Trinity Structural Wind Towers
03.2007 - Current
  • Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with peers, supervisors, and engineers regarding project statuses, challenges, and successes.
  • Reduced production downtime by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing welding machines in a timely manner.
  • Assisted other technicians improve their skills providing guidance mentoring when needed fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Employee weld training, relations and hiring
  • Corporate Management and Relations liasison.
  • Sales and customer relations
  • Conduct structural testings, Xray, and Ultrasound.
  • Proficient in WPQR, D1.1, EN287-1 standards
  • Perform duties in Oxy-Fuel , Plasma operations.
  • Advanced blue print reading and fabrications.


Education

High School Diploma -

Clinton High
Clinton, IL
06-1992

Registered Welding Certificate -

National Center For Construction Education
Decatur
05-1998

Skills

  • Equipment repairs
  • Safety procedures
  • Inventory supervision
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Oxy Fuel/ Plasma cutting
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient with Concour
  • Proficient with EAM purchase

Certification

  • WIS (Welding Inspector Specialist)
  • WISI (Welding Inspector Specialist Instructor)
  • LASF (Lincoln Authorized Service Facility)
  • Power Wave Service Training
  • Power Wave, Inverter Technology
  • In House Lincoln Electric Service Training
  • Beyond The Booth (Start up weld School)
  • Weld Cost Reduction Training
  • Dale Carnegie Know Your People (Won Award by peers)
  • Dale Carnegie How to Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact
  • Civil Treatment for Leaders

Timeline

Welding Equipment Manager

Arcosa Structural Wind Towers
03.2020 - Current

Welding Supervisor

Trinity/Arcosa Structural Wind Towers
03.2017 - Current

Weld Technician

Trinity Structural Wind Towers
03.2007 - Current

High School Diploma -

Clinton High

Registered Welding Certificate -

National Center For Construction Education

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