James Threadgill
Wetumpka,AL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 5 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Threadgill's Welding & Fabrication, LLC
Wetumpka, AL
08.2020 - Current
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Maintained records of all costs associated with each project, including labor expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
- Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
- Provided guidance and training to new team members as needed in order to meet performance goals.
- Monitored progress against established timelines for each project to ensure deadlines are met.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Evaluated existing structures for repair or replacement options.
- Compiled reports summarizing progress on each job site while identifying areas requiring additional resources or attention.
- Visited job sites and reviewed renovation plans to ascertain projects.
- Worked independently and with other team members to decipher problems and create solutions.
- Met frequently with clients to gain understanding of goals and service needs.
- Maintained composure and productivity in high-pressure environments to facilitate client satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Welder/Structural Fitter
Burkes Mechanical
Prattville, AL
06.2012 - 08.2020
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Fabricated structural steel components using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
- Assembled structural components with bolts, screws, rivets or welds in accordance with established procedures.
- Installed pre-fabricated metal structures such as columns, beams and girders according to specifications.
- Operated overhead cranes, forklifts and other lifting devices when needed during assembly processes.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Risk Management
- Paperwork Preparation
- Training Program Development
- Worker Training
- Business Management
- Labor Relations
- Staff Hiring
- Business Marketing
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Business Planning
- Human Resources
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relations
- Business Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Threadgill's Welding & Fabrication, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Welder/Structural Fitter
Burkes Mechanical
06.2012 - 08.2020