Joe Sherman
Wagoner,OK
Summary
I have been at TD. Willaimson for 19 years working as a senior welder and back up lead. Worked closely with engineering, planning, production control, and other departments. I am very detail oriented, focus on quality, and a team player.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Welder
TD. Williamson
08.2005 - Current
- Enhanced welding quality by performing thorough inspections on completed projects.
- Improved safety standards through implementation of proper personal protective equipment usage and workplace organization.
- Reduced project downtime by maintaining welding equipment in optimal condition and promptly addressing any malfunctions.
- Achieved high levels of precision with advanced knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, Sub Arc and stick welding.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop effective custom fabrications for specific client needs.
- Increased efficiency by training junior welders on best practices and industry standards.
- Completed complex welding projects under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Contributed to cost savings by utilizing expert knowledge of materials and selecting appropriate processes for each job.
- Ensured consistency in production quality through adherence to strict inspection protocols and documentation procedures.
- Provided valuable input during design phase, offering suggestions for improving manufacturability without compromising structural integrity or function.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall shop productivity and worker satisfaction.
- Developed strong communication skills through daily interaction with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, quality control, and project management personnel.
- Demonstrated versatility in adapting to various roles within the team as needed, including supervisory duties or specialized tasks requiring unique skillsets.
- Delivered reliable workmanship under pressure by adhering to established schedules without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
- Assisted in the development of new hires through hands-on mentoring sessions designed to build practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge acquisition activities.
- Mastered blueprint interpretation to guarantee accurate execution of client specifications and industry standards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- In reading all of this I started as a Debur hand after building houses. I made my way through the ranks with determination to succeed to be one of the top welders.
Education
GED -
Wagoner High School
Wagoner, OK2000
Skills
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Training and Mentoring
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Submerged arc welding
- Heavy Debur, Dake Press Assembly of Fittings
- Back up lead welder
- 5S Methodology
- Structural Welding
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Inspection
- Joint Preparation
- Welder Qualification
- ISO Standards
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Six Sigma Methodology
- American Welding Society Codes
- Fabrication Techniques
- Welding Procedure Specifications
- Problem Solving
- Welding Symbols
- Welding Safety Procedures
- Heat Treatment
- Time Management
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Decision Making
- Maintenance and Repair
- Welding Positions
- Team Leadership
- Blueprint Reading
- Continuous Improvement
- Pressure Vessel Welding
- Material Selection
- Teamwork and Communication
- Arc Welding
- Parts Assembly
- Equipment Operation
- Surface Grinding
- MIG Welding
- Safety Monitoring
Timeline
Senior Welder
TD. Williamson
08.2005 - Current
GED -
Wagoner High School