Jerry McKinley
Portland,OR
Summary
Highly motivated single father of two, seeking employment in Welding industry.
5 years experience working in Metal Fabrication industry
2 solid years of MIG Welding
Versed in use of all Forklifts, Cranes, Etc.
Can work on my own or as a team to meet expectations/ scheduled completions.
Very easy to work with, respectful of all, easy going, thick skinned.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Aeorotek
Portland, Oregon
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Evans Metal Fabricators
Portland, Oregon
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Set up work areas
- Adhered to OSHA and shop safety standards
- Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Operated saw and cut materials to specific lengths within 1/16 ", including bevel cuts.
- Utilized welding equipment and [Type] tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
Helper/Material Handler/Fitter Welder C
Vigor Fab
Portland, Oregon
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Material Handler/Inventory Specialist
Service Steele
Portland , Oregon
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Reviewed inventory to eliminate unnecessary expenses and provide optimal stock levels.
- Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
- Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Drafted concise and accurate reports detailing inventory, trends and sales for distribution to upper management and use in strategic planning.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Utilized Forklifts of all sizes, Cranes and JLG's
Education
GED -
Tillamook Community College
Tillamook, OR06.1998
Skills
- Certified for GMAW, Plate, FH POSITIONS, ER70S-6, 1/8' &OVER, W/BACKING, WELDER ID W26630
- Attention to Detail
- Surface Material Preparation
- Hand Tools Use
- Power Tools Operation
- Customer Service
- Material Tagging
- Layout Planning
- Blueprints Analysis
Certification
Certified for the following:
Structural Steel: GMAW, Plate, FH Positions, ER70S-6, 1/8" & Over , W/Backing
Welder ID # W26630
Timeline
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Evans Metal Fabricators
11.2017 - 04.2020
Helper/Material Handler/Fitter Welder C
Vigor Fab
05.2014 - 04.2016
Material Handler/Inventory Specialist
Service Steele
07.2012 - 04.2014
Welder/Fabricator
Aeorotek
GED -
Tillamook Community College