John McClintock

• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
• Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.

Designed workflow for the fabrication and assembly of custom structural metal products.

Positioned, aligned, fit, and welded together pipe, and other structural metal.

Self-starter attitude and ability to be disciplined, organized, and motivated to perform with little to no direct supervision.

Adhered to company's safety policies to create a safe work environment

• Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
• Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them effectively across different projects.
• Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.