Jordan Hooper
11684 State Highway 296 Lot 1,AR
Summary
Dedicated Structural Welder with extensive experience at CRANK&SON CONSTRUCTION, skilled in blueprint reading and welding quality control. Proven ability to enhance safety measures and mentor team members, ensuring high-quality fabrication outcomes. Recognized for maintaining optimal performance of tools while fostering teamwork and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
CRANK&SON CONSTRUCTION
4848 EAST ST TEXARKANA, AR 71854
05.2018 - Current
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols in welding environments.
- Operated welding tools and equipment under supervision for structural projects.
- Assisted in preparing materials for welding by cutting and cleaning surfaces.
- Observed experienced welders to understand techniques and best practices.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Contributed to maintaining a clean and organized work area for efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
Welding Fabricator
Ledwell
3300 WACO STREET TEXARKANA, AR 71854
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Fabricated custom metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise specifications.
- Operated various welding equipment, including plasma cutters and angle grinders.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to maintain high standards.
- Mentored junior fabricators in best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented safety measures that enhanced workplace conditions and compliance standards.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Developed a strong understanding of blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication outcomes.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Ensured optimal performance from all tools and equipment through routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Resolved design issues proactively during the fabrication process to avoid delays in project timelines.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Mentored junior welders, providing guidance on proper techniques for achieving high-quality results.
- Assisted in the continuous improvement of shop procedures by suggesting innovative ideas that increased efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, implementing efficient organization methods in the workshop area.
- Identified potential areas for cost savings without compromising product quality or safety standards.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Stocker
WALMART
133 ARKANSAS BLVD TEXARKANA, AR 71854
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Organized merchandise on shelves to enhance product visibility and accessibility.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and adjustments.
- Assisted in unloading and stocking shipments to ensure timely product availability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize shelf layouts based on sales trends.
- Implemented efficient stocking techniques to reduce replenishment time during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on stocking procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored product expiration dates and initiated markdowns for clearance items.
- Developed strategies for maintaining cleanliness and organization in storage areas.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL
Texarkana, AR05-2018
Skills
- Personal protective equipment
- Grinding techniques
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Fabrication
- Stainless steel welding
- Visual inspection
- Confined space welding
- Welding quality control
- Aluminum welding
- Beam welding
- Blueprint reading
- Welding safety
- Safety measures
- Teamwork
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Ledwell
01.2021 - 09.2021
Structural Welder
CRANK&SON CONSTRUCTION
05.2018 - Current
Stocker
WALMART
12.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL