James Sommerfrucht

Fabricate various items used in construction.

Bridge repair

Fence erector

Gate fabrication

I was in Bogie. A bogie is the metal frame for wheel assembly. Used specialized fixtures or(jigs) to tack. Than fully weld built frame. My welds had to be VT, MT, and some X-ray. By QAs.

-handle materials

-maintain welder

- keep my area clean and safe

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Welder predominantly Mig and Flux core
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints. Ornamental wrought iron gates and fences

Followed helped and learned from master iron worker. Cut materials , build section of ships predominantly the stern of the ship. Fetched material and first learned how to (smaw) weld and (gmaw) weld