JOHN MURRAY
Ontario,CA
Summary
Skilled welder/fabricator with over 30 years working with metal and welding. Trained in multiple sheet metal tools and machines used with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and problem solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Welder/Fabricator
ABC Sheet Metal
2871 E La Cresta Ave , Anaheim
01.2002 - Current
- Participated in product development sessions to learn new product specifications and brainstorm new work strategies.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
- Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
Education
Welding Program Certificate - Welding
Bartholomew College
05-1994
High School Diploma -
Howden School
05-1993
Skills
- Certified CAWI Inspector
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal Fabrication
- Quality Control
- Structural Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Brake Press Operation
- MIG Welding
- Arc Welding
- Stick Welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Assembly Planning
- Shaping and Cutting
- TIG Welding Expert
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Mathematical Calculations
Accomplishments
Completed the American Welding Society's Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Seminar
Certification
Certified CAWI Inspector
Timeline
Lead Welder/Fabricator
ABC Sheet Metal
01.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Howden School
Welding Program Certificate - Welding
Bartholomew College