John Bushart
Rochester,New York
Summary
Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization. Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Northern Air Systems
Rochester, New York
05.2013 - 11.2016
Fabrication Welder
Advantech Industries
Rochester, NY
04.2012 - 05.2013
Welder/Fabricator
D'Agostino Iron Works
Rochester , NY
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Welder/Welding Fabricator
GMM Pfaudler
Rochester, NY
11.2016 - Present
Education
Welding Certificate -
Lincoln Electric Company
Cleveland, OH11-1998
High School Diploma -
Wayne Central High School
Ontario, NY06-1994
High School Diploma -
Wayne Area Vocational Technical School
Williamson, NY06-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Structural welding
- Torch cutting
- Sub-arc Welding
- Surface Preparation
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Equipment Operation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Parts Fabrication
- Crane Operation
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- TIG welding expert
- Brake Press Operation
- Precision measuring
- Shaping and cutting
- Welding safety
- Measurement tools
- Vertical Welding
- Distortion Control
- Flat Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Layout and Fitting
- Welding Symbols
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Joint Preparation
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Power Tool Operation
- MIG welding
- Parts Assembly
- Arc welding
- Brakes and Shears Operation
Accomplishments
- Perfect attendance and saftey
Certification
- I have many certifications at GMM Pfaulder as well as x-ray quality welds for asme
Affiliations
- I do my own automotive repairs
- I like working on race cars
Timeline
Welder/Welding Fabricator
GMM Pfaudler
11.2016 - Present
Welder/Metal Fabricator
Northern Air Systems
05.2013 - 11.2016
Fabrication Welder
Advantech Industries
04.2012 - 05.2013
Welder/Fabricator
D'Agostino Iron Works
06.2010 - 04.2012
Welding Certificate -
Lincoln Electric Company
High School Diploma -
Wayne Central High School
High School Diploma -
Wayne Area Vocational Technical School
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
Monroe Community College
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