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John Doe

Summary

Certified Welder specializing in stainless steel work. Highly proficient in TIG welding and related welding techniques. Bringing 8 years of experience. Background includes working in physically-demanding work settings. Strong team player skillful reading schematics, blueprints and related documents. Fit and active MIG welder with extensive experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TIG Welder/Fabricator

Oreq Corporation
01.2024 - Current
  • TIG Welding and Fabrication of Stainless Steel, Copper, and Brass Assemblies with precision
  • Fabricates parts for, makes alterations to, and repairs various kinds of construction equipment in the shop and field.
  • Fabricates, installs and repairs jigs and fixtures, equipment, machinery, steel and iron structures and parts requiring the forging or welding of metal from drawings, sketches, or oral instructions.
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
  • Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.
  • Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
  • Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
  • Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
  • Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
  • Provided input on the selection of materials and equipment for optimal results, contributing to overall project success.
  • Assisted in the development of training programs for new hires, enhancing their understanding of TIG welding techniques and safety protocols rapidly.
  • Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
  • Promoted a safe working environment through strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures while welding various materials.

Welder/Fabricator

Media Nation Outdoor LLC
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Fabrication of off road vehicle roll cages.
  • Cutting tube and bending tubes. Using lathe or belt sander to deburr tubes.
  • Mig welding and Tig welding.
  • DA sanding and grinding to clean parts.
  • Cleaning welding shop often because work slows down.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.

Welder/Fabricator

Madigan Motorsports
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Fabrication of off road vehicle roll cages.
  • Cutting tube and bending tubes. Using lathe or belt sander to deburr tubes.
  • Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
  • DA sanding and grinding to clean parts.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.

Aluminum TIG Welder MIG Welder

United Staffing Associates Latest Metalworks
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Production Tig welding of aluminum bike racks, side steps and ladders. Welding parts once bolted onto a welding jig. Production Mig Welding of Steel brackets and other small steel projects. Some stainless steel. Fabrication of metal art projects. QC'ing finished parts. Grinding and sanding using orbital sanders. Cutting pipe to correct dimensions. Keeping daily logs of jobs. Keeping correct count of parts used and welding consumables used during every shift. Using POS to clock in every job before starting and completing a job. Cleaning work area before leaving work.

SMAW WELDER

Forever Iron Men LLC
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Stick welding structural I-Beams using E7018 and E6010 5p+. Using scaffolds and man lifts to reach designated weld area. Working in a construction setting using a welding rig to get around to various locations on the same shift. Using power tools (grinders, chop saws, table saws, impact drivers, heavy rotary hammer drills). Great job, lots of fun working here.

Aluminum Tig Welder

Mallory Metal Products, Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Aluminum Tig Welding. Some Mig welding. Fabrication of Hospital, Military and Aviation equipment. Tight tolerances - (0.060”) + .
  • Thin gauge aluminum, ranging from 0.063” up to 5/8” thick aluminum. Pre heating to help prevent warpage on aluminum. Own a Thermal Heat Thermometer to measure heat on base metal. Keep inventory of parts. Log work orders onto company database. Worked in the Vertical Haas Mill as an operator when welding work slowed down. This is the only bad job i've had. Management was lacking leadership and accountability.

Spray Transfer Mig Welder

Modineer Pk Tool
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Spray Transfer Mig welding on cold rolled steel to manufacture car parts. Setting parts up in jigs and inspecting for defects using calipers and shop drawings for accuracy. First and last part reported to QC. Building jigs for new parts. Helping around the shop when there is no work available. Taking inventory of steel parts. Best job ever, sadly the plant re located to Mexico.

MIG/TIG Welder/Fabricator

Wells Industries
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Production welding of various alloys including carbon and mild steel, stainless steels, aluminum, brass, copper and galvanized steel. Welding stick, mig and tig. Plasma cutting. Some drilling. Fabricating furniture and other misc projects, using power tools, lathes, and drill press. Using chop saw to cut metal to correct dimensions. Belt sander to clean parts after cuts. Training new welders. Keeping daily logs of work produced during a shift. Accurately maintained a record of TIG and MIG welding machine cleaning and maintenance. Making lists of consumables needed for welding shop. Unloading gas cylinders when picking up empty bottles and dropping new ones, plus welding consumables. Attending company safety meetings regularly.

Welder

Rudys Steel Works
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Welding and installing of steel gates, canopies and other steel structures. Welding with mig and stick. Flame cutting.

Field Welder

Universal Welding Services
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • SMAW Welding in construction setting. Welding repairs on bulldozers, cranes, buckets etc .SMAW Welding repairs with E6010 and E7018. Pipe welding using 5p+6010 and 8P+E8010. Some gate fabrication. Flame cutting corroded plate to fit it out of construction water trucks. Doing some residential work on apartment buildings or homes.

Assembler/Packer

Austin Foam Plastics
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assembly of foam and dell boxes. Stacking into pallets. Labeling pallets. Glued materials into boxes. Heat sealing foam. Wrapping pallets.

Tig/Mig Welder

Foxconn
09.2012 - 11.2013
  • Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
  • Contributed to cost savings by effectively managing consumables and minimizing waste during the welding process.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in project requirements or deadlines without compromising workmanship or efficiency levels.
  • Enhanced team performance through consistent communication and coordination with colleagues, supervisors, and engineers.
  • Maintained a clean work environment to prevent accidents, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Improved product quality by consistently maintaining tight weld seams and adhering to welding specifications.
  • Assisted in training junior welders on proper MIG welding techniques, fostering skill development among team members.
  • Skillfully repaired defective welds, maintaining high-quality standards and reducing waste.
  • Ensured workplace safety by following strict guidelines for proper equipment usage and protective gear.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient MIG welding techniques, increasing overall production rate.

Laborer

Regis Recycle
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Using jigs to press aluminum cans all day long. Bagging and putting several loads per day in pallets and wrapping them up. Cleaning work area after each shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bel Air High School
El Paso, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • CNC
  • Plasma Cutting
  • FCAW
  • Tube bending (1 year)
  • Assembly
  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Forklift
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Machining
  • Fabrication
  • Vertical welding
  • Work area cleaning
  • Horizontal welding
  • Flat position welding
  • Blueprint reading
  • Proper torch angles
  • Hand tool use
  • Voltage adjustment
  • Flux core welding
  • Safety awareness
  • Welding procedure specifications
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Power tool use
  • Welder troubleshooting
  • Welding certification
  • Preheating techniques
  • Safety procedures
  • Pulse MIG welding
  • Surface preparation
  • Fillet welds
  • Quality control inspection

Languages

English - Expert
Spanish - Expert

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

TIG Welder/Fabricator

Oreq Corporation
01.2024 - Current

Welder/Fabricator

Media Nation Outdoor LLC
12.2023 - 01.2024

Welder/Fabricator

Madigan Motorsports
11.2023 - 12.2023

Aluminum TIG Welder MIG Welder

United Staffing Associates Latest Metalworks
06.2023 - 11.2023

SMAW WELDER

Forever Iron Men LLC
04.2023 - 06.2023

Aluminum Tig Welder

Mallory Metal Products, Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023

Spray Transfer Mig Welder

Modineer Pk Tool
08.2020 - 01.2022

MIG/TIG Welder/Fabricator

Wells Industries
01.2017 - 08.2020

Welder

Rudys Steel Works
12.2015 - 06.2016

Field Welder

Universal Welding Services
01.2015 - 11.2015

Assembler/Packer

Austin Foam Plastics
02.2014 - 12.2014

Tig/Mig Welder

Foxconn
09.2012 - 11.2013

Laborer

Regis Recycle
08.2012 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Bel Air High School