Jerry Loyd
Lancing,TN
Summary
I am a Highly skilled welder who has welded stainless steel, carbon steel, inconel, HAYNES alloy, monel, kanthal, titanium,and aluminum in vertical, horizontal, and vertical positions with GTAW, SMAW, GMAW processes. I am a hard worker that will show up on time, work safely, and efficiently to complete tasks in a set time period.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combo Welder
GA West
Loudon, TN
05.2021 - Current
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Set up equipment according to specific job requirements.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the workplace.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Trained new hires in welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Maintained inventory of welding supplies and materials.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Conducted regular maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Operated cutting torches for precise metal removal.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various welding positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Fabricated custom metal components based on client needs.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Performed welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and stick techniques.
- Monitored project progress to ensure timely completion.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Adjusted settings for optimal amperage, voltage, and wire speed.
- Applied advanced troubleshooting skills to address technical challenges.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate project completion.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to resolve design issues.
- Ensured proper safety procedures were followed at all times.
- Collaborated with team on complex fabrications and installations.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Filled out paperwork related to production activities such as timecards, quality control records and daily reports.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all machinery used in the welding department.
- Assisted other team members with cutting metal pieces when needed.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy of welds and conformance to specifications.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes governing structural integrity of welded structures.
- Created templates for use in positioning fabricated parts prior to welding operation.
- Operated overhead cranes safely while moving heavy loads around the shop floor.
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced welders on proper technique and safety procedures.
- Checked all dimensions of completed welds against specified tolerances using measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
- Set up welding machines according to job requirements, selecting correct amperage, voltage and wire speed settings.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them together with appropriate techniques.
- Fabricated components from raw material in accordance with blueprints and drawings.
- Developed jigs for holding parts in place during welding process.
- Utilized necessary tools and equipment to complete welds such as a welder, torch, grinder and drill press.
- Grinded down excess material from welds to ensure smooth finish surfaces that met required specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
- Monitored stock levels of consumables used in welding processes such as fluxes, filler metals, shielding gases.
Education
Welding
Knoxville Area Voc/tec School
Knoxville, TN01-1985
Skills
- Parts Installation
- Quality Control
- Supply Management
- Welding safety
- Pipe welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pipefitting
- Structural welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Vertical Welding
- Parts Assembly
- Welding
- Torch operation
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Arc welding
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
- Power Tool Operation
- MIG welding
- Sub-arc Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Component Fabrication
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Metal alloy familiarity
- Overhead Welding Position
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- TIG welding expert
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Flat Welding Position
Certification
Boilermaker Apprenticeship, US Navy vet.
Timeline
Combo Welder
GA West
05.2021 - Current
Welding
Knoxville Area Voc/tec School