Jeremiah Wright
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Skilled Welder with over 13 years working with metal and welding. Trained in flux core and some stick welding use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and skill.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Painter
Valiant Steel and Equipment Inc.
Gadsden, AL
08.2019 - Current
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
- Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges and combination square sand calipers.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
- Collaborated with 3 other team members to meet strict project completion deadlines.
- Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress and provide estimated completion time.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Determined appropriate color for new and replacement applications during consultation with customers.
- Painted poles and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels daily.
Welder
Arcosa Myer
Steele, AL
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
- Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Conducted precision cutting with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Installed fabricated metal components in processing plant by [Task] and [Task].
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
- Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
Grocery Bagger/Stocker
Johnson's Giant Food
Gadsden, AL
09.2005 - 09.2012
- Cleaned up spills, collected trash and swept and mopped floors.
- Faced merchandise in freezers and shelves for display.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Assisted customers with getting groceries loaded in vehicles.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers.
- Checked prices and pulled product for customers.
- Constructed product displays and hung new signage.
- Collected empty carts and returned each to store to minimize loss and damage to store property.
- Moved merchandise to departments using equipment such as hand trucks.
- Made proactive suggestions to customers to move expiring products.
- Retrieved carts from returns and parking lot.
- Implemented markdowns by retagging products and changing shelf markers.
- Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
- Helped customers complete purchases, including processing payments and bagging items.
- Assisted customers by carrying packages and bags and securing purchases in vehicles.
- Followed cleaning schedule for floors, walls and storage areas.
- Reviewed tags on product shelves for proper pricing and made price changes when requested by supervisor.
- Pleasantly helped customers by finding requested items, boosting store revenues and improving retention rates.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces and equipment.
- Secured products when transporting to different areas of store to prevent merchandise damage.
- Followed all food safety and health code standards.
- Monitored work environment for safety, cleanliness and organization throughout shift.
- Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
- Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
- Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
- Operated cash registers, scanners and computers to itemize and total customer purchases.
- Operated different grocery store equipment, including balers, power jacks and slicing machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emma Sansom High School
Gadsden, AL05.2006
Welding Certification - Welding Certificate
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08.2011
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Design Interpretation
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- ISO9001 trained
- Stick Welding
Timeline
Welder/Painter
Valiant Steel and Equipment Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Welder
Arcosa Myer
09.2012 - 08.2019
Grocery Bagger/Stocker
Johnson's Giant Food
09.2005 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Emma Sansom High School
Welding Certification - Welding Certificate
Gadsden State Community College