John Mckinnon
Wetumpka,AL
Summary
Focused Welder with 15 years of experience. Skilled at working with metal and commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism in Mig,Tig and Stick Welding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Giles Food Service Equipment
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Gtaw and Gmaw Welding on Stainless steel
Welding Teacher
IMPACT
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Welder
Aplus Fencing And Decking
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Welder
Myers Engineering International
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Success Unlimited
Montgomery,ALLA City Certification - Welding
Advanced Weldtech
Lake Elsinore, CANo Degree - Welding
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL03.2015
Skills
- Cutting
- Parts Fabrication
- Process Monitoring
- Specification Interpretation
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Wire Feed Machines
- Plasma Cutter
- Grinding and Buffing
- Punch Presses
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Acetylene Torches
- MIG Welding
- Power Saws
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Structural Supports
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Stairs and Railings
- Power Tools Operations
- Fabrication Experience
- Interpret Blueprints
- Structural Welding
Timeline
Welder
Giles Food Service Equipment
05.2019 - 06.2023
Welding Teacher
IMPACT
08.2017 - 05.2018
Welder
Aplus Fencing And Decking
01.2017 - 05.2018
Welder
Myers Engineering International
03.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Success Unlimited
LA City Certification - Welding
Advanced Weldtech
No Degree - Welding
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
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