Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and TIG welding. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Ability to Operate a forklift if necessary.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Antenna Products
Mineral Wells
09.2022 - Current
Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding operations.
Maintained welding equipment and tools for optimal performance.
Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
Conducted quality inspections to verify weld integrity and precision.
Assisted in training new welders on best practices and techniques.
Implemented improvements in workflows to enhance productivity and safety.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.