Jerry Hall

Welder

Elmhirst Industries

Sterling Heights, MI

03.2024 - Current

Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.

Hilo Driver

Inalfa Roof Systems

Auburn Hills, MI

06.2015 - 09.2023

Loaded and unloaded pallets of merchandise onto delivery trucks using a forklift.
Verified accuracy of inventory loaded against shipping documents.
Ensured all products were properly secured prior to transport.
Maintained logbook of deliveries, pickups, and mileage.
Performed daily pre-trip inspections on the truck and trailer before departing for deliveries.

Welding Fabricator

CNW Prototype Fabricating

Waterford, MI

02.2004 - 02.2011

Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
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.
Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Welder

Hilo Driver

Welding Fabricator

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

Welder

Hilo Driver

Welding Fabricator

High School Diploma -

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