Jason Cargill
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with a versatile background in operations management and welding. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and robust client relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Self-employeed
Keithville, Louisiana
05.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations and services, ensuring client satisfaction for a diverse client base.
- Promoted business on social media platforms, increasing brand visibility and driving revenue growth.
- Established customer relationships through effective communication, enhancing service quality.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
Millwright
Global Seamless
Mansfield, LA
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained and repaired machinery to maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Installed new machinery and equipment according to safety standards.
- Repaired broken or worn parts through welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacements to restore functionality.
- Installed new equipment following manufacturer specifications to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Transported heavy machinery using hoists and dollies for safe relocation. and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Welder
Prolec GE
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Welded tanks using MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Fabricated and assembled tank structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placement.
- Inspected welds for quality control, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torch to cut metals of various thicknesses.
- Checked alignment of components before beginning any welding procedure.
- Operated crane and hoisting mechanisms to move heavy materials into place.
Fabricator
Innovative Fabrication
Keithville, Louisiana
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and machinery.
- Executed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to meet specified tolerances and project requirements.
- Identified and assessed defects in welds, including porosity, cracks, and slag inclusion, to maintain quality standards.
- Positioned, aligned, and secured product components using hand tools to ensure precision in assembly.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Used a plasma cutter to quickly cut through thick pieces of metal.
- Operated oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend, or straighten metal objects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the workplace.
Fabrication Welder
North Shreve Welding & Construction
Shreveport, Louisiana
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate durable metal components for construction projects, ensuring structural integrity.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings, achieving precise fabrication that met project specifications.
- Inspected welds to confirm quality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety standards, contributing to a hazard-free working environment.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce hazards in the workplace.
Welder
Con-Fab
Shreveport, Louisiana
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Fabricated metal structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Executed welding operations on various joints to ensure structural integrity. in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Inspected welded joints for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in high-risk environments.
Fabricator
Innovative Fabrication
Keithville, Louisiana
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components for construction projects.
- Welded metal pieces using MIG and TIG processes to ensure strong, durable joints. together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Inspected welds to confirm quality and compliance with specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter to meet project specifications. with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding by grinding, sanding, or polishing.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce hazards in the workplace.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project status and needs.
Welder
Con-Fab
Shreveport, Louisiana
10.2013 - 02.2019
- Fabricated and welded components for structural forms, including machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells, ensuring high-quality assembly.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Streamlined welding processes by implementing best practices, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, refining welding operations for enhanced performance.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Machinist/Fabrication Welder
Anderson Machine & Welding
Masnfield , LA
06.2007 - 10.2013
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Drilled precise holes in parts using drill presses to ensure proper fit. in parts using drill presses.
- Fabricated tools, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing and engineering requirements.
- Monitored production output levels and adjusted processes to meet production goals.
- Verified finished work piece conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments including height gauges, surface plates, and protractors.
Education
GED -
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community Collage
Shreveport, LA05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Northwest Louisiana Technical Ommunity College
Mansfield, LASkills
- Operations management
- Operational efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Client management
- Mig welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Brand development
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Project coordination
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Cost estimation
- Welding techniques and processes
- Welding inspection and testing
- Welding codes and standards
- AWS D11 structural welding code
- ASME boiler and pressure vessel code
Timeline
Millwright
Global Seamless
01.2025 - 06.2025
Business Owner
Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
Welder
Prolec GE
05.2023 - 05.2024
Fabricator
Innovative Fabrication
02.2022 - 03.2023
Fabrication Welder
North Shreve Welding & Construction
10.2021 - 02.2022
Welder
Con-Fab
02.2021 - 08.2021
Fabricator
Innovative Fabrication
02.2019 - 08.2020
Welder
Con-Fab
10.2013 - 02.2019
Machinist/Fabrication Welder
Anderson Machine & Welding
06.2007 - 10.2013
GED -
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community Collage
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Northwest Louisiana Technical Ommunity College