James Murphy
Connellsville,PA
Summary
Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization. Talented fabrication welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines. Reliable professional accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
4 bros
Scottdale, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
Structural Welder
bailey machine company
Connellsville, PA
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Replaced worn out electrodes on arc welders regularly for improved efficiency.
- Calibrated gauges to measure the correct amount of heat during welding operations.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Developed customized jigs and fixtures for specific tasks as required by the job at hand.
- Utilized specialized tools such as clamps, vises, tongs, when required during a project.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Tested different types of welding equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Worked on structural supports using techniques such as MIG and TIG welding.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Used correct techniques for particular metal types, including aluminum, and steel.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
Fabrication Welder
Heartland Fabrication
Brownsville, PA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pa Cyber Charter
Connellsville, PA06-2015
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Component Assembly
- Jig fabrication
- Blueprints
- Visual Inspection
- Precision measurement
- Equipment management
- Power tool safety
- MIG welding
- Defect Repair
- Welding procedure verification
- Specification Reading
- Fall protection
- Equipment monitoring
- Pipe welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Weld inspections
- Materials Selection
- Post-welding treatment
- Stick Welding
- Production
- Fabrication
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Grinders
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hand tool safety
- Shop drawings
- Quality Control and Assurance
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
4 bros
04.2024 - Current
Structural Welder
bailey machine company
06.2020 - 04.2024
Fabrication Welder
Heartland Fabrication
12.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Pa Cyber Charter