Jeremy Roberts
Vidalia,LA
Summary
Skilled Welding Supervisor/CWI with background in managing welding projects in manufacturing and construction industries. Demonstrates strength in overseeing personnel, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and maintaining weld quality standards. Known for optimizing workflow processes and facilitating training programs that enhance team productivity. Effectively improved overall project efficiency and reduced waste through strategic planning and implementation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Supervisor
Enerfab
Natchez, MS
08.2012 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of the welding department, including organizing workflow, scheduling projects, and assigning tasks to workers.
- Conducted regular safety training sessions with employees regarding safe operation of machinery and personal protective gear requirements.
- Developed efficient procedures for welding processes to ensure cost-effective production.
- Analyzed data from inspections or tests to determine root cause of any issues that may arise in the welding process.
- Implemented new technologies into existing processes where applicable; kept up-to-date on industry trends and advancements.
- Established performance standards for welders and monitored their progress throughout each project.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding quality or appearance of finished products.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste during production process while maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Trained new hires on proper setup and use of tools and equipment associated with job duties.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to defective welds or improper technique usage.
- Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work.
- Interpreted blueprints or drawings accurately in order to plan effective layouts for fabrication jobs.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Performed NDT inspections of welds using radiography, liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing techniques.
Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
Alexandria, LA
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Pipe Welder
GL Jones maintenance Inc.
Meadville, MS
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Worked shut downs in chemical plants and paper mills
- Performed plant maintenance in chemical plants and paper mills
- Welded and installed pipe spools in pipe racks using GTAW weld process
- Welded structural components and big bore pipe using FCAW,SMAW and GMAW weld process
Combo Welder/Fitter
Dynasteel
Natchez, MS
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Fit and welded structural duct work and pressure vessels using FCAW,SMAW,GMAW,SAW,PAW and GTAW
- Read blueprints and weld procedures to insure tolerances
- Operated forklifts, overhead cranes and hydraulic cranes
- Welded pipe using GTAW,SMAW and GMAW process
Welder/fitter
R&R Truck and trailer
Lincoln, AR
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Fabricated Trailers, truck beds and farm equipment.
- Welded with GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW weld processes
- Plumbed and wired hydraulics and lights
- Painted truck beds and trailers
- Operated forklift
- Operated, CNC equipment and saws
Welder
Letourneau inc.
Vicksburg, MS
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Fabricated offshore jack up oil rigs
- Welded structural components using FCAW and SMAW weld processes
- Used oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting
- Used carbon arc gouger for back gouging full penetration weld joints
Education
CWI #24010501 - CWI
Real Educational Services
Pascagoula, MS07-2023
Welding - Welding
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Natchez, MS08-2001
GED -
Vidalia High School
Vidalia, LA08-2000
Skills
- Welding using GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, PAW and SMAW
- Interpreting Radiographic film
- NDT testing PT, MT
- Reading blueprints
- Oxygen/Acetylene cutting
- Carbon arc and Plasma gouging
- Fitting pipe and structural components
- Visual inspection of welds,layout and fit up
- Forklift operator
- Crane operator
- Certified welding inspector #24010501
Certification
- CWI #24010501
- Crane operator
Timeline
Welding Supervisor
Enerfab
08.2012 - Current
Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
08.2011 - 08.2012
Pipe Welder
GL Jones maintenance Inc.
08.2009 - 08.2011
Combo Welder/Fitter
Dynasteel
08.2006 - 08.2010
Welder/fitter
R&R Truck and trailer
08.2004 - 08.2006
Welder
Letourneau inc.
08.2002 - 08.2004
CWI #24010501 - CWI
Real Educational Services
Welding - Welding
Copiah Lincoln Community College
GED -
Vidalia High School