James Brown
Lexington,North Carolina
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Driven welder with experience in MIG/Flux welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Matcor Metal Fabrication
01.2019 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Welder
AM Haire
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Helper
Sanchez Construction
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Practiced company policies to promote safety and compliance.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Operated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence
GA03.2019
Skills
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Parts Fabrication
- Supply Management
- Operate Forklift
- MIG Welding
- Structural Welding
- Grinding and Buffing
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Train Employees
- Wire Feed Machines
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Welding Techniques
- Manufacturing of Small Metal Parts
- AWS Certified
- Overhead Hoists
- Repairing
- Material Tagging
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Timeline
Welder
AM Haire
01.2020 - 03.2020
Welder
Matcor Metal Fabrication
01.2019 - Current
Helper
Sanchez Construction
01.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence
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