Jonas Waldrep
Elkmont,AL
Summary
I am a very hard worker and work to help others I am a fast learner I have been a specialist in welding exotic metals for over 15 years and very efficient in maintenance and preventative mantance
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/maintenance
Limestone County Commissions
Athens, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Checked for storm damage around property and contacted supervisor with findings.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Completed expert welding and maintenance of instruments throughout kill floor.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Operator Truck Driver
Thumpers Performance
Athens, AL
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Maintenance /Welder
Hubbard & Drake
Decatur, AL
06.2005 - 09.2018
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Education
Ged -
East Lawrence High School
Trinity, ALSkills
- Task Prioritization
- Team Meetings
- Root Cause Analysis
- OSHA Standards
- Cutting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Defective Material Identification
- Plasma Cutter
- Interpret Blueprints
- Hand Saw
- Deburr Pieces
- Overhead Hoists
- Corrective Actions
- Grinding and Buffing
- Welding and Bolting
- Punch Presses
- Process Monitoring
- Torch (Machine Learning)
- Custom Fabrication
- Torch Installation
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Overhead Welding Position
- Structural Supports
- Material Tagging
- Pipefitting
- Metal Shaping Machines
- Brakes and Shears Operation
- Special Alloys
- Pipe Welding
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Saws
- Isometric Drawing
- Trained in EZ Pipe
- ISO 9001
- Heavy Metals
- Fabrication Experience
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Valve Repairs
- Portable Grinders
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Calculations and Measurements
- Template Designs
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Machinery Transporting
- Power Tools Operations
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Solder Application
- Wire Feed Machines
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Chemical Bath Cleaning
- AWS Certified
- Structural Welding
- Soldering Equipment Use
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- MIG Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Welding Techniques
- Mechanical Fabrication
- Template Measurements
- Fire Suppression Methods
Timeline
Operator/maintenance
Limestone County Commissions
04.2022 - Current
Operator Truck Driver
Thumpers Performance
09.2018 - 04.2022
Maintenance /Welder
Hubbard & Drake
06.2005 - 09.2018
Ged -
East Lawrence High School