Jason Aldridge
Meade,KS
Summary
Skilled in Gas Metal Arc Welding and adept at equipment safety, I significantly enhanced production quality at MJE Livestock Equipment. Leveraging problem-solving skills and a keen eye for quality control, I consistently met project demands and improved processes, demonstrating a results-driven approach and a commitment to excellence in manufacturing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Welder
MJE Livestock Equipment
01.2024 - Current
- Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
- Prepared materials for welding by cleaning metal surfaces with scrapers and grinders, removing tough spots.
- Checked drive rolls and wire spool hubs to verify adequate tension for optimal feeding performance.
- Operated drill press to bore holes through metal workpieces.
- Used combination squares, straightedges and calipers to lay out and align work pieces.
- Disassembled, corrected, and reassembled defective components.
- Used micrometers and calipers to inspect grooves, angles and gap allowances.
- Changed wire, gas tanks, and tools to meet different production demands.
- Worked with 3:1 argon-to-carbon ratio to produce welds with minimal spatter and optimum bead appearance.
- Watched production lines for consistent errors and reported problems to supervisor.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Refrigeration Technician
Nor-Am Cold Storage
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed root cause analysis to identify issues, understand problems and implement corrective plans.
- Enhanced operational performance by working with employees to develop and deploy process improvements.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints and drawings to execute system diagnostics and repair.
- Performed predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on diverse systems.
- Maintained safety standards by using appropriate protective gear and adhering to best practices.
- Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
- Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meade County Road and Bridge
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
Fabricator/MIG Welder
KBK
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
Maintenance Technician
All Almerican Pet Proteins
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
Maintenance Technician
National Beef Packing Company
02.2015 - 04.2021
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Education
GED -
Dodge City High School
Dodge City, KSSkills
- Equipment safety
- Pipe welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding Techniques
- Quality Control
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Specification Reading
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Parts manufacturing
Timeline
Production Welder
MJE Livestock Equipment
01.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Meade County Road and Bridge
08.2023 - 01.2024
Refrigeration Technician
Nor-Am Cold Storage
08.2022 - 08.2023
Fabricator/MIG Welder
KBK
10.2021 - 08.2022
Maintenance Technician
All Almerican Pet Proteins
05.2021 - 09.2021
Maintenance Technician
National Beef Packing Company
02.2015 - 04.2021
GED -
Dodge City High School
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