Jeff Hill
McClure,PA
Summary
Dynamic welding professional with extensive experience at Tarsco Incorporation, excelling in MIG and TIG welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance productivity and ensure safety compliance while training teams. Adept at blueprint interpretation and welding inspection, consistently delivering high-quality results and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Phillips Tank Structure
Braddock, PA
06.2014 - Current
- Supervised daily welding operations to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Trained new welders on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of welding equipment for maintenance needs.
- Assisted in resolving technical issues during the welding process.
- Maintained proper inventory of welding supplies and materials.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
- Created detailed reports regarding progress of projects and submitted them to management.
- Ensured that all welding processes were performed according to standard operating procedures.
- Inspected and repaired components to determine and complete needed corrections.
- Coordinated workflow among welding teams to meet project deadlines.
X-RAY Welder
Matrix Sme
Temperance, MI
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Operated welding equipment following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted quality checks on welds to ensure structural integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Managed workspace organization to promote efficient workflow and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines used in the fabrication process, such as welding torches and grinders.
- Assemble fabricated parts into sub-assemblies or complete units by welding, bolting and riveting components together.
- Provided technical guidance to workers regarding welding techniques and procedures.
Assistant Welder Forman
Graver Tank
Holland, OH
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted in welding processes using MIG and TIG techniques.
- Prepared materials by cleaning, cutting, and shaping metal components.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Followed safety protocols to create a safe working environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate execution.
- Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into desired shapes prior to fabrication process.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using gas tungsten arc welding techniques.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using appropriate techniques.
- Operated arc welder to cut, join, or repair metal components of products such as steel structures, tanks, pressure vessels, and other items.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
Assistant Welder Foreman
Matrix Services
Newark, DE
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted in welding operations by preparing materials for fabrication.
- Assisted with the layout of projects and calculated dimensions for cutting materials.
- Read blueprints to determine job specifications such as materials required, dimensions and tolerances.
- Installed clamps, jigs, fixtures or other devices necessary to hold workpieces in place during welding process.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Welder Supervisor
Tarsco Incorporation
Jacksonville, FL
06.2006 - 10.2010
- Supervised daily welding operations to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize productivity across multiple projects.
- Trained and mentored new welders on techniques and equipment usage.
- Enforced safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for staff.
- Reviewed project plans to determine required materials and labor needs.
- Facilitated communication between teams to resolve welding-related issues promptly.
- Implemented cost saving measures whenever possible without compromising quality standards.
- Ensured that all welders had the appropriate personal protective equipment before beginning their tasks.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding any questions or concerns they may have about their orders.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with welders to review best practices for operating safely while on the job site.
- Monitored progress of welding jobs and inspected completed work for conformance to specifications.
- Resolved any operational issues that arose during welding processes in a timely manner.
- Attended weekly staff meetings with management team members to discuss upcoming projects or changes in policy.
- Assisted in the selection process of new welders and provided orientation sessions when necessary.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing or manufacturing personnel regarding supplies needed for welding jobs.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in order to increase efficiency.
- Organized inventory of materials needed for welding projects.
- Analyzed blueprints or other drawings to plan layout and determine the most suitable welding techniques for each job.
- Developed welding procedures for new projects as well as improved existing ones to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of welders to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and production goals.
- Provided feedback on quality control inspections conducted by third party companies.
Education
Welding Certification -
ICT WELDING SCHOOL
Selinsgrove, PA01-1998
High School Diploma -
Jersey Shore High School
Jersey Shore, PASkills
- AGW Girth
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Forklift
- Bobcat
- Lull
- JLG High Reach
- Spider lift
- Blueprint interpretation
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Welding safety
- X RAY Welding
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Welding and brazing techniques
- Welding and assembly
- Arc welding expertise
- Joint welding
- Flat welding
- Overhead line installation
- Welding fume management
- Frame welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding codes and standards
- Welding chart specifications compliance
- Cast iron welding
- Electroslag welding
- Welding process selection
- Resistance welding
- Automated welding
- Product welding
- MIG welding expert
- Welding defects identification
- Welding consumables selection
- Welding inspection proficiency
- Welding heat input
- Flat position welding
- Welding Post-heating
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Overhead welding
- Overhead welding position
Accomplishments
- Build 200 Ft. Diameter Tank
- Antarctica Service Medal of The United States of America Award
- Build 3-120 Ft. Diameter Tank
- Build 3-50 Ft. Diameter Tank
- Build 80 Ft. Diameter Tank
- build floater for 80 Ft. Tank
- 30 hr OHSA & Twic
Certification
- Stick Welding
- Mig Welding
- Overhead Welding
- Horizontal & Vertical Welding
- Flat Welding
- 6 G Pipe Welding
- Automatic welder
- NR3 wire
- Inconel, carbon, aluminum, stainless
References
References available upon request.
Kenny Houghton
646-281-9234
Kelly Ralph
734-790-7048
Aleida
832-823-9588
Timeline
Foreman
Phillips Tank Structure
06.2014 - Current
X-RAY Welder
Matrix Sme
03.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Welder Forman
Graver Tank
06.2012 - 03.2013
Assistant Welder Foreman
Matrix Services
10.2010 - 06.2012
Welder Supervisor
Tarsco Incorporation
06.2006 - 10.2010
Welding Certification -
ICT WELDING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
Jersey Shore High School