John Stokowski
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Seasoned Lead Welder recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in advanced welding techniques, blueprint reading, and metal fabrication. Possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines. Excel in team collaboration and workflow optimization to achieve project objectives.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Welder/Fitter Fabricator
AMECO
Cleveland, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Established work schedules for team members based on priority of tasks.
- Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
Lead Welder/Fitter
Thermafab Alloy
Cleveland, OH
07.1996 - 01.2009
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
- Inspected welds visually or with x-rays to ensure proper penetration and fusion of materials.
- Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
- Calculated heat input levels required for specific types of welds utilizing knowledge of metallurgy.
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
- Reviewed customer drawings and specifications before beginning any project ensuring accuracy of product being produced.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Repaired broken parts or fabricate new components from raw materials using cutting torches and plasma cutters.
- Developed quality control measures for inspecting finished products prior to shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Provided technical support to other departments when needed.
- Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
- Established work schedules for team members based on priority of tasks.
- Communicated with vendors regarding material orders or special requests for custom jobs.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes in a safe manner.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Welder/Fitter
Food Equipment Mfg Corp
Cleveland, OH
06.1984 - 07.1996
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Hts High
Maple Hts OH06-1984
Skills
- Metal Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- MIG welding
- Arc welding
- Self Motivation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
I have over 30 certifications in different materials,gases and wires.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Welder/Fitter Fabricator
AMECO
01.2024 - Current
Lead Welder/Fitter
Thermafab Alloy
07.1996 - 01.2009
Welder/Fitter
Food Equipment Mfg Corp
06.1984 - 07.1996
High School Diploma -
Maple Hts High
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