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Jason Gotwalt
Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Compassionate mentor willing to take on any challenge and offering several years of related work experience. Outgoing and kind team player excited to work with people. Skilled in promoting the development of skills and helping each person develop to maximum potential.
Insightful Mentor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in personalized coaching strategies, conflict resolution, and leadership development. Excel in communication, empathy, and active listening, ensuring impactful guidance and support to mentees.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Container Research CorporationAston Mills, Pennsylvania
Weld Mentor
07.2023 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Hiring process for new candidates
- Created welding procedures
- Performed weld test and test inspection
- Maintained standard compliance for welding codes: D17.1, D1.2, D1.1, D1.6, B1.2 all in structural aluminum, structural steel, stainless steel welding
- Work side by side with trainees
- Provided resources related to mental health awareness including stress management strategies.
- Supervised student performance and academic progress throughout semester.
- Assisted with planning for programs providing personal, educational and social development.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor mentee progress and adjust mentoring strategies as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date records of mentor and mentee interactions in order to track progress over time.
- Engaged consistently with mentees through designated contact points using various methods.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
- Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with each mentee to discuss challenges, successes and goals.
- Facilitated weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions, providing guidance, support, and feedback to mentees.
- Designed resource materials and tools to assist mentees in achieving their personal and professional goals.
- Developed a comprehensive mentoring program to support new employees in their transition into the company.
- Developed customized plans to address each mentee's strengths, weaknesses, and career aspirations.
- Advised on methods for effective conflict resolution techniques to ensure productive working environments.
- Established and maintained strong, trust-based relationships with all mentees, fostering a supportive and positive environment.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
- Acted as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude in all interactions.
- Organized team building events that enhanced team morale and improved working relationships among colleagues.
- Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Established and enforced administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Container Research CorporationAston Mills, Pennsylvania
Welder & Metal Fabricator
01.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Steel
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Constructed base templates and interpreted construction and engineering blueprints.
- Built and erected ladders and scaffolding to access and complete large assemblies.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
- Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
- Assemble mechanical components such as shafts, gears and bearings into subassemblies.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
- Secure components together with bolts and screws using power wrenches.
- Set up and operated rollers, flame cutters, and drill presses.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
- Follow safety protocols when operating fabricating machines.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to determine required materials and task sequences.
- Tested and performed quality inspections on completed products.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
- Maintain accurate records of all production activities including number of pieces produced per hour.
- Designed and constructed base templates when appropriate.
- Verify accuracy of finished pieces with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
- Repair worn parts by welding on extra layers of metal.
- Performed quality checks on equipment and materials, removed damaged or faulty metals and tools and transported waste to appropriate receptacles.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Install hardware on fabricated items such as hinges, handles or brackets using hand tools.
- Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
- Mark reference lines onto workpieces prior to fabrication operations.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on fabricating machines such as lubrication and cleaning activities.
- Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
- Completed, filed and organized job reports on completed tasks and products.
- Calculated cost, labor, and material needs for fabricating projects.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
D.R. Cordell & Associates Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Shop Foreman
01.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Conducted quality control inspections to uphold high standards.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Maintained inventory control, reducing waste and optimizing resources.
- Monitored work areas to prevent or correct unsafe conditions or violations of safety procedures.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress towards completion of projects.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
- Identified areas for improvement within the shop to increase efficiency levels.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely procurement of materials and tools.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Organized workflow schedules for staff members based on job orders received from customers.
- Conducted or arranged for worker training in safety, repair and maintenance techniques to increase safety awareness.
- Ordered parts for repair jobs as needed from suppliers or vendors.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operation across the company.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex mechanical issues.
- Scheduled work assignments and monitored progress to meet deadlines.
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff members regarding repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machines.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Oversaw ordering process for raw materials needed for production runs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines used in the shop.
- Operated variety of instruments, equipment and power tools to reduce accidents and malfunctions.
- Determined budgets, production goals and rates based on company policies and requirements.
- Used vehicle component knowledge to diagnose issues and perform maintenance and repairs.
- Reported any issues or concerns with machines or personnel directly to upper management.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify ways to improve product quality standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies, tools or replacement parts.
- Implemented workplace safety protocols to minimize accidents and incidents.
- Focused on safety and efficiency when using tools, equipment and gauges.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to prevent operational disruptions.
- Conferred with management to coordinate work activities or identify needed resources.
- Collaborated with engineering team on design modifications or upgrades when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the shop environment.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner to maintain positive work relationships.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints.
- Oversaw daily operations in shop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Inspected products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on new techniques and equipment.
- Assisted in budget preparation and expense management for shop operations.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency.
- Prepared and reviewed work orders, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Developed and implemented shop-wide safety policies and procedures.
- Computed estimates and actual costs of materials, labor or contractors.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Ensured the quality of products manufactured by conducting regular inspections.
- Managed inventory control system to ensure adequate supply of materials was available at all times.
- Inspected and assessed completed work using hand tools or gauges.
- Trained new employees on shop processes and procedures as well as operation of machines and equipment.
- Managed team of technicians, providing leadership and guidance.
- Acted as a liaison between management and shop floor staff.
- Worked closely with management team to develop long-term strategies for shop operations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Created reports detailing daily operations, including number of jobs completed, hours worked.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
D.R. Cordell & Associates Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Welder & Metal Fabricator
09.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
DC Fabricators Florence, New Jersey
Welder & Metal Fabrication
04.2013 - 08.2013
Job overview
- SMAW, GMAW, GTAW
- Dissimilar metal welding
- Fabrication of heat exchanger
- Customer Specified Requirements as to blueprint drawings and specifications
- Performed PT-Liquid Penetrant Test and VT- Visual Test
- Complied with company safety standards and procedures
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Col MetalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Welder Metal Fabrication
07.2007 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Material preparation
- Machine maintenance and preventative maintenance
- Purge welding
- GMAW
- GTAW
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Education
Jules E MastbaumPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
High School Diploma
06-2022
Skills
- Welding procedures
- Weld testing
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Team building
- Customer service
- Time management
- Performance assessment
- Stress management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Resource planning
- Listening actively
- Diverse groups presentations
- Relationship development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Administration collaboration
- Self-awareness
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking capacity
- Empathetic approach
- Professionalism
- Group instruction
- Confidential services
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Continuing education
- Conflict mediation
- Team building exercises
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- DVIRC Supervisor Readiness
- Advanced Aluminum Welding Technology
- Fire Protection
- Fire Warden
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Total Equipment Train the Trainer Fall Protection
- Total Equipment Train the Trainer OSHA Rigging Qualification
- Industrial Lift Truck Operator
- Industrial Training & Testing Institute
- FCAW 3G Uphill A-36 Steel to Steel
- FCAW 3G Uphill 316L to 316L
- GMAW 3G uphill A-36 to A-36 Flat / Horizontal / Vertical
- SMAW 3G Uphill A-36 to A-36 Flat / Horizontal / Vertical
- GTAW 2/3G D1.6 & D17.1 304SS to 304SS Flat
- GTAW 2/3G D1.6 & D17.1 A-36 Steel to 304SS
- GTAW 2/3G D17.1 .090 Aluminum
- GTAW 2/3G D1.2 .025 Aluminum
- GMAW 2/3G D1.2 .025 Aluminum
- GMAW 2/3G D1.2 .089 A-36 Steel
- GMAW 2/3G D1.1 .0375 A-36 Steel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Weld Mentor
Container Research Corporation
07.2023 - 03.2025
Welder & Metal Fabricator
Container Research Corporation
01.2021 - 07.2023
Shop Foreman
D.R. Cordell & Associates
01.2018 - 12.2021
Welder & Metal Fabricator
D.R. Cordell & Associates
09.2013 - 01.2018
Welder & Metal Fabrication
DC Fabricators
04.2013 - 08.2013
Welder Metal Fabrication
Col Metal
07.2007 - 02.2013
Jules E Mastbaum
High School Diploma
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