Joseph Brown
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Motivated Welder and Weld Shop Supervisor with expertise in MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding. Proven ability to manage daily operations of over 50 welders, enhance productivity through effective training, and maintain high quality standards. Strong communicator committed to fostering a positive work environment and instilling values of teamwork and integrity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Shop Supervisor
Delta Star Inc
Lynchburg, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations of over 50 welders, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Strategically coordinate personnel for maximum productivity.
- Adjust production schedules to align with project demands.
- Developed and conducted training sessions to elevate welder skills and competencies.
- Administer and evaluate weld tests to ensure competency.
- Implemented quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Ordered tools and supplies to ensure seamless shop operations.
- Oversee timecard management and vacation scheduling for employees.
- Conduct interviews for all welding candidates, assessing qualifications.
- Maintain comprehensive records of quality documents for ongoing projects.
Welder Level 5
Delta Star Inc
Lynchburg, VA
10.2012 - 07.2025
- Collaborated daily with engineers on blueprint details, materials, and procedures to ensure project alignment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Applied all welding techniques in flat, horizontal, vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Executed GTAW in challenging situations with precision.
- Gather required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Perform preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Ensure that all welds meet engineering requirements through visual inspection methods.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors/management regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Trained apprentices on safety procedures and effective use of tools and equipment during fabrication and welding operations.
- Follow all safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Lead the production floor with confidence and integrity through any task at hand
- Supported team morale by addressing employee concerns and facilitating timely solutions.
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times ready to tackle any problems that may arise.
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times ready to tackle any problems that may arise.
General Labor
Brown & Brown Inc.
Forest, Virginia
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Operated heavy equipment, grading & loading
- Built houses while coordinating with subcontractors to ensure project timelines.
- Worked remodels, (tore down and rebuilt decks)
- Constructed horse fences to secure pasture areas
- Manicured, bailed, loaded, and stacked square bale hay.
- Maintenance on apartment complex.
- Assisted in managing daily operations of a working horse farm, contributing to overall efficiency.
Education
GED -
Lca
Lynchburg, VA05-2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Multi-process welding
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Positive mindset
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Proficient in TIG, MIG, and SMAW
- Production scheduling
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment and hiring
Timeline
Weld Shop Supervisor
Delta Star Inc
07.2025 - Current
Welder Level 5
Delta Star Inc
10.2012 - 07.2025
General Labor
Brown & Brown Inc.
06.2012 - 10.2012
GED -
Lca