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Jherron Sleydin

Welding Technician
Stafford,VA

Summary

5 year experienced combination Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Weld Technician

Dominion Steel
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Trained customers and employees on safe and correct setup of welding systems.
  • Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
  • Logged daily welding activities with associated hours, supply use and maintenance work.
  • Completed manual, semi-automatic and mechanized welds for different projects.
  • Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical faults prior to welding.
  • Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
  • Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
  • Monitored and documented soldering results.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors to promote loyalty and referrals.
  • Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
  • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
  • Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.

Welding Technician

Hermitage Steel
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Operated saws to cut remelt into sections of specified size and cut ingots into wafers.
  • Supported design and testing teams to develop new architectures and improve performance.
  • Cut ingots into wafers and resized remelt into specified sections.
  • Managed equipment loading and unloading and moved finished work to stations for further processing.
  • Trained customers and employees on safe and correct setup of welding systems.
  • Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
  • Logged daily welding activities with associated hours, supply use and maintenance work.
  • Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical faults prior to welding.
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
  • Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
  • Maintained and recorded inventory transactions to reflect items used in each job and accounted for any discrepancies.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
  • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
  • Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
  • Kept work area clean and organized.
  • Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
  • Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.

Welding Fabricator

Watts Fabrication Co
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Monitored and documented soldering results.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
  • Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
  • Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.

Weld Technician

M & S Welding Co.
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
  • Assembled and staged welding solutions to demonstrate techniques to non-technical personnel.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical faults prior to welding.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
  • Trained customers and employees on safe and correct setup of welding systems.
  • Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.
  • Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Monitored and documented soldering results.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.

Education

No Degree - Welding

Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
Stafford, VA
06.2011

Skills

  • Welding procedure specification
  • Quality Inspection
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Assembly Planning
  • Structural welding
  • Problem-Solving

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Weld Technician

Dominion Steel
02.2024 - 09.2024

Welding Technician

Hermitage Steel
03.2023 - 02.2024

Welding Fabricator

Watts Fabrication Co
01.2021 - 03.2023

Weld Technician

M & S Welding Co.
06.2019 - 12.2020

No Degree - Welding

Germanna Community College

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School

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