Joey Russell
CONNERSVILLE,IN
Summary
I am focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in leadership. Proactive with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in welding. Qualified accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. Results-oriented, high-energy welding professional with heavy equipment and weld measuring experience. Excellent safety record. Accomplished Welder with 15+ years in MIG and TIG welding with fabrication experience. Prioritizes simultaneous projects and met tight production deadlines. Excellent design skills with accuracy and precision in measuring and constructing welding projects. with 15+ years in production and assembly. Expert at excellence to meet or exceed quality standards. Well-rounded work history with experience in various areas. Dedicated labored professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking laborer position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level laborer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Vorzeigen Medical
09.2017 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- 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.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Welder
MAC Machine
01.2011 - 01.2017
- 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.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Shop Blaster
Nelson Industrial Services
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Examined and checked over finished parts to assess compliance to specifications.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Reviewed scenes to assess and identify issues and check for proper equipment usage in sandblasting tasks.
- Operated and adjusted valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture.
- Masked specified area of object to protect from abrading action.
- Assisted in purchasing job-related equipment and made recommendations for tools.
- Handled components with care and correctly set up devices for controlled explosions.
- Sandblasted heavy equipment using spray guns and sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
- Partnered with technical staff to inspect and maintain equipment and oversee repairs.
- Masked specified area of object to protect from abrading action.
- Assisted in purchasing job-related equipment and made recommendations for tools
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Partnered with technical staff to inspect and maintain equipment and oversee repairs.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Placed parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels or into cabinets to prepare for sandblasting.
Die Setter
Batesville Tool & Die
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Assembled, maintained and operated drill presses to drill holes in products throughout assembly.
- Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Maintained pyrometer, replacing parts when necessary and setting controls to proper settings for heat treatment of products made of specific materials.
- Assessed and updated safety protocol according to anticipated risk in manufacturing innovative products.
- Trimmed blocks and blanks to outlined dimensions with rules, hand saws and power shears.
- Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production.
- Conceptualized and designed new products using computer software and 3D imaging to assess validity.
- Set up and operated drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
- Kept track of material and supply inventories.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
- Calibrated [Type] and [Type] instruments.
- Created blueprints for new tool designs.
- Managed proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous materials.
Education
GED -
CHS
Connersville In03.2003
Skills
- Defective Material Identification
- Surface Material Preparation
- Straightedge Measurements
- Power Tools Operations
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Selection
- Flux Selection
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Torch Installation
- Edge Joining
- Workpiece Examinations
- Overhead Welding Position
- Welding Techniques
- Brakes and Shears Operation
- Workpiece Measurements
- Specifications Conformance
- Filler Rod Selection
- Vertical Welding
- Solder Application
- Mathematical Calculations
- Wire Feed Machines
- Piranha Ironworker Operation
- Design Interpretation
- Operation Monitoring
- Portable Grinders
- Valve Repairs
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Hand Torches
- Manual Dexterity
- Safe Work Practices
- Quality Control Analysis
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Machinery Transporting
- Corrective Actions
- ISO 9001
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Welding and Bolting
- Tank Trailers
- Power Chippers
- Removing Components
- Waste Reduction
- Corrective Maintenance
- Fabrication Experience
- Apprentice Supervision
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- ISO Quality Standards
- Isometric Drawing
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Operational Efficiency
- Power Saws
- Hand Saw
- Parts Reassembling
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Stairs and Railings
- Work Order Analysis
- Engineering Drawings Analysis
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Overhead Hoists
- Structural Supports
- Template Designs
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Soldering Equipment Use
- Heavy Metals
- Custom Fabrication
- Material Tagging
- Instruction Interpretation
- Chemical Bath Cleaning
- Torch (Machine Learning)
- Metallurgy Process
- Metal Shaping Machines
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Plasma Cutter
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Process Monitoring
- Punch Presses
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Structure Erection
- Belt Sanders
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Dimension Calculations
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Assembly Planning
- Fire Suppression Methods
- Pipefitting
Timeline
Welder
Vorzeigen Medical
09.2017 - 02.2022
Welder
MAC Machine
01.2011 - 01.2017
Shop Blaster
Nelson Industrial Services
01.2008 - 01.2011
Die Setter
Batesville Tool & Die
01.1997 - 01.2008
GED -
CHS
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