Jeremiah Johnson
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Experienced fabricator and welder with 8+ years in MIG, stick, and metal fabrication. Strong in blueprint reading, precision cutting, quality inspection, and safe shop practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
Consolidated Fabrications & ConstructionsInc
Gary, Indiana
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Utilized plasma cutter to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Measured and cut steel components for structural assemblies
- Fit assembled frames and supports for construction projects
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Designed and utilized templates to accurately measure and shape products, enhancing production efficiency.
- Inspected finished pieces for accuracy and surface quality
- Operated saws, drills, grinders, and layout tools
- Maintained safe work areas and followed shop procedures
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Set up and operated production equipment in alignment with daily work orders and safety protocols.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Collaborated with pipefitters and electricians to facilitate integration of systems during fabrication.
- Ensured proper maintenance was performed on all shop equipment used to maintain efficiency.
Welding Fabricator
Brown Tank
Saint Paul, Minnesota
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Welded carbon steel components using MIG and stick processes.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Fabricated steel tanks and support parts for efficient tank shop assemblies.
- Fitted plates, shells, and nozzles together for tank assembly.
- Inspected welds and seams for alignment, strength, and defects to ensure quality standards.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Maintained welding equipment and organized shop materials and supplies.
- Followed safety procedures during tank fabrication and welding operations.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Developed new fabrication processes and procedures to enhance production efficiency.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
Welder
Johnson Mechanical
Star City, Indiana
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Installed, maintained, and repaired piping systems for carbon, stainless, and high-pressure service.
- Set up welding equipment for MIG, TIG, and stick processes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated and welded components for machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Inspected weld quality, alignment, and code compliance to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Performed pipe fitting, alignment, and welding support.
- Adjusted welding machines to align with specific project specifications for optimal results.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment for fabrication work.
- Prepared metal surfaces with grinders, torches, and cutting tools.
- Removed excess spatter with portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Worked with field crews on mechanical installation and repair tasks.
- Followed safety rules through machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures.
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 374
Lafayette, Indiana
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Inspected boilers for safety and operational integrity, tanks, and pipes for cracks, leaks, and wear.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing with new plates or sections to restore functionality.
- Welded steel parts for pressure vessels and heavy equipment repair, ensuring structural integrity.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Operated hoist to safely lift and position structural parts to load structural parts into boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Supported journeymen in rigging, hoisting, and equipment setup to facilitate efficient operations.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winamac
Winamac, IN05-2001
Skills
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Welding skills
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Metal fabrication
- Fabrication skills
- Sheet metal work
- Precision cutting
- CNC operation
- Installation and maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Quality assurance
- Deburring operations
- Brazing techniques
- Hand and power tools
- Measurement tools
- Material handling
- Material transport
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Welding equipment
- Welding equipment
Timeline
Fabricator
Consolidated Fabrications & ConstructionsInc
06.2025 - 03.2026
Welding Fabricator
Brown Tank
07.2023 - 12.2025
Welder
Johnson Mechanical
12.2020 - 07.2023
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 374
01.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Winamac