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John Thompson

Crawfordsville,IN

Summary

Professional welder and metalworker with a strong background in machinery repair, fabrication, and installation. Skilled in MIG, TIG, and arc welding, with proven ability to read blueprints, perform precision alignments, and optimize equipment performance to minimize downtime. Recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to safety. A dependable team player known for adaptability, collaboration, and consistently meeting production goals in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Fabricator/Mill Wright

C&F Fabricating
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.

Fabricator

Don Schumacher Racing
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Fabricated Top Fuel Dragster and Funny Car chassis and components, ensuring precision and adherence to strict performance and safety standards.
  • Operated a wide range of equipment, including welding machines, mills, lathes, tubing notchers, press brakes, shears, saws, measuring tools, overhead hoists, rotex machines, bead rollers, English wheels, and various hand tools.
  • Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.

Fabricator

Spike Chassis
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Fabricated custom midget and sprint cars with a focus on precision fit-ups and high-quality welds.
  • Operated welding machines, mills, lathes, tubing notchers, shears, and additional fabrication equipment to meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works, such as body panels.

HotMill Laborer

Nucor Steel
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
  • Participated in regular safety trainings, staying up-to-date on best practices within the industry for safe operation of equipment and handling of materials.

Education

High School -

Western Boone High
01.2005

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment installation
  • OSHA 24 Hour
  • Aerial-Lift Certified
  • Forktruck/Reaching Forktrucks
  • Fall Protection
  • LOTOTO

Timeline

Welder/Fabricator/Mill Wright

C&F Fabricating
06.2023 - 07.2025

Fabricator

Don Schumacher Racing
09.2022 - 06.2023

Fabricator

Spike Chassis
02.2021 - 09.2022

HotMill Laborer

Nucor Steel
08.2020 - 02.2022

High School -

Western Boone High

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