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James Loftis

Royal Palm Beach ,United States

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Welder

Pratt & Whitney
12.2015 - 03.2023
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • 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.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, and gas equipment.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.

Welder

Aluminum Design Products
02.2012 - 01.2014
  • Disassembled, corrected and reassembled defective components.
  • Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
  • Changed wire, gas tanks and tools to meet different production demands.
  • Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.

Window Installation Specialist

PGT Custom Windows
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Accurately took measurements and made calculations for precise cutting and fitting of material.
  • Installed various window types in both residential and commercial buildings.
  • Provided customers with excellent customer service by phone and in person when conducting consultations, answering questions, and installing windows.
  • Applied industry best practices and company quality standards to deliver efficient, timely, and quality installation service.
  • Followed company policies and protocols, and maintained safe and clean driving record to complete delivery services.
  • Documented all service records and customer information to foster accuracy.

Education

Welding Technologies - Welding

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
  • Gas Flow Adjustments
  • Heavy Duty Machinery
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Corrective Actions
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Maintenance and Repair Management
  • OSHA Regulations

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Forklift Certified
  • Certified Level 1 NCCER

Timeline

Lead Welder

Pratt & Whitney
12.2015 - 03.2023

Welder

Aluminum Design Products
02.2012 - 01.2014

Window Installation Specialist

PGT Custom Windows
05.2011 - 08.2011

Welding Technologies - Welding

Palm Beach State College

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