John Miller
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
To Apply Skills in a Position with a Growth Oriented Company Experienced Fabricator in creating high-quality precision parts for range of industrial sectors. Trained across multiple types of welding. Organized in set-up, operation and maintenance of diverse fabrication equipment. Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of team.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Fabricator
LederKing Caging Products
08.2012 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Maintenance Supervisor
East Coast Fresh Cuts
01.2000 - 03.2012
- Responsibilities include Supervising a Crew of Three Men on a 24 hour day schedule
- Time and Attendance
- Installation and Repair of Food Processing Machinery, Ordering parts for over 200 pieces of equipment
- Scheduling P.M., services for all Equipment
- Building Machines from Sketches and Blueprints.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Welder and Fabricator Field Service Mechanic
A.K. Robins
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Responsibilities include Supervising a three man team while performing field service
- Building, Installation and Repair of Food Processing Machinery
- Build Machines by the use of Blueprint and Schematic Drawings along with Parts Design and Fabrication.
Mig-Welder Mechanic
POWERCON
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Responsibilities include Constructing Machines for Sub-Panels and Sub-Cubes for Large Transformers through the use of Blueprints.
Welder and Fabricator Mechanic
CEFCO
01.1983 - 01.1991
- Responsible for the Building, Installation, and Repair of Food Processing Machinery through the use of Blueprints and Schematic Drawings, also some Design of New Parts.
Education
Certificate - Blue Print Reading
Essex Community College
Essex, MDSkills
- Able to Operate a Saw
- Band Saw
- Drill Press
- Milling Machine
- Lathe
- Shear
- Plasma Cutter
- Press Brake
- Hydraulic Brake
- Hand Brake
- Metal Roller
- Grinder
- Sander
- Punch Press
- Chop Saw
- Able to Read Blueprints and Schematic Drawings
- Able to operate Welding Equipment/Stick
- Mig
- Tig and High Frequency Tig
- Vertical Welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Power Tools Operation
- Blueprints Analysis
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Measurements and Calculations
Timeline
Welder Fabricator
LederKing Caging Products
08.2012 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
East Coast Fresh Cuts
01.2000 - 03.2012
Welder and Fabricator Field Service Mechanic
A.K. Robins
01.1992 - 01.2000
Mig-Welder Mechanic
POWERCON
01.1991 - 01.1992
Welder and Fabricator Mechanic
CEFCO
01.1983 - 01.1991
Certificate - Blue Print Reading
Essex Community College
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