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James Hudson

James Hudson

Alton,MO

Summary

A dependable talented Welder with 35 years experience in the pipe and structural steel industry and extensive background in MIG/TIG and stick welding with experience cutting materials with Oxygen-Acetylene and Plasma cutter. Experienced crane operator and metal fabricator with an excellent safety record.

Skills

  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Aluminum Welding
  • Cast Iron Metal Welding
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Welding Techniques
  • Stainless Steel Welding
  • Pipefitting
  • Blueprint reading

Work History

Machine Operator/Truck Driver

Self-employeed
Alton, Missouri
10.2020 - Current
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Maintained current Class A CDL and Doubles and Triples endorsements
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing parts.

Signal Maintainer

BNSF Railway
Fort Worth, TX
05.2005 - 10.2020
  • Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety
  • Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work
  • Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports
  • Pulled cable and wired structures at crossing locations, handling average of [Number] structures during each [Number]-hour shift
  • Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects
  • Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses or burned-out light bulbs
  • Lubricated moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals
  • Drove motor vehicles to job sites.

Machine Operator/Mechanic/Welder

Scott Crigler
Alton, MO
04.2002 - 05.2005
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Welder

Rick Hoover
West Plains, MO
03.1999 - 04.2002
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Laborer/Welder Helper

Northern Pipeline Construction
Maple Park, IL
06.1995 - 02.1999
  • Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Welder

Perennial Energy Company
West Plains, MO
11.1993 - 05.1995
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.

Welder

Southwest
West Plains, MO
04.1991 - 10.1993
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
  • Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.

Welder

Matrix Tank Service
Tulsa, OK
01.1988 - 03.1991
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools
  • Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Laborer

Northern Pipeline Construction
Maple Park, IL
05.1987 - 12.1987
  • Completed paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alton High School

No Degree - Basic Electronic

Johnson Community College

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

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