John Wilson
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic Welder Supervisor with a proven track record in safety management and operational efficiency. Expertise in implementing safety protocols and enhancing team coordination to drive exceptional customer engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Supervisor
Steel America
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2017 - Current
- Supervised daily welding operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and equipment usage.
- Inspected completed welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Managed schedules for welding projects to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated maintenance of welding equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace and ensured all tools were in proper working condition.
- Monitored progress of welding jobs and inspected completed work for conformance to specifications.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of welders to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and production goals.
- Analyzed blueprints or other drawings to plan layout and determine the most suitable welding techniques for each job.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents related to welding operations such as repair orders, inspection reports.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing or manufacturing personnel regarding supplies needed for welding jobs.
- Ensured that all welders had the appropriate personal protective equipment before beginning their tasks.
- Organized inventory of materials needed for welding projects.
- Performed maintenance on welding equipment such as torches, regulators, hoses.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
Welder Supervisor
East Coast Repair and Fabrication
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2007 - 08.2017
- Supervised daily welding operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to review project specifications and requirements.
- Inspected completed welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations for team members and provided constructive feedback.
- Coordinated maintenance of welding equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Provided feedback on quality control inspections conducted by third party companies.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace and ensured all tools were in proper working condition.
- Evaluated welder performance regularly and took corrective action when required.
- Created daily reports detailing the progress made on each project and submitted them to management team members.
- Monitored progress of welding jobs and inspected completed work for conformance to specifications.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of welders to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and production goals.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries concerning delivery schedules or product specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints or other drawings to plan layout and determine the most suitable welding techniques for each job.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing or manufacturing personnel regarding supplies needed for welding jobs.
- Ensured that all welders had the appropriate personal protective equipment before beginning their tasks.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding any questions or concerns they may have about their orders.
- Organized inventory of materials needed for welding projects.
- Performed maintenance on welding equipment such as torches, regulators, hoses.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
Manager
Broadway Night Club
Norfolk, Virginia
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth venue functionality.
- Managed staff scheduling and training for optimal performance.
- Coordinated events and promotions to enhance customer engagement.
- Implemented safety protocols for staff and guest well-being.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure quality products.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and care.
Welder Ship Repair
PACORD L3
Portsmouth, Virginia
07.2005 - 11.2005
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Welder Cutter
Tidewater Equipment Corporation
Chesapeake, Virginia
03.1991 - 07.2005
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts for various projects.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Trained junior welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize risks in the workplace.
- Cleaned work area regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Performed physical and visual quality control inspections at different stages in process to quickly identify issues.
- Supported team members by helping out when needed during peak periods of production.
- Recorded data such as number of cuts made per hour in company database system.
- Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Education
Tidewater Maritime Training
Norfolk, VASkills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment calibration
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Staff management
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder Supervisor
Steel America
08.2017 - Current
Welder Supervisor
East Coast Repair and Fabrication
03.2007 - 08.2017
Manager
Broadway Night Club
10.2006 - 02.2007
Welder Ship Repair
PACORD L3
07.2005 - 11.2005
Welder Cutter
Tidewater Equipment Corporation
03.1991 - 07.2005
Tidewater Maritime Training