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Joseph Carter

912 278 2035
Hazlehurst,GA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.

Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.

Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Skilled Fabricator with experience in diverse industrial settings. Strengths include proficiency in welding, reading blueprints, and operating machinery for metal fabrication. Known for improving efficiency and accuracy in previous roles. Committed to safety standards and fostering teamwork on the job site.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner

Self Employed
Hazlehurst, Georgia
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business activities and customer interactions.
  • Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean worksite.
  • Collaborated with team members on project timelines and goals.
  • Executed demolition tasks following proper procedures and safety standards.
  • Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
  • Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
  • Constructed frameworks and structures according to project specifications.
  • Operated various tools and equipment safely on construction sites.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to complete builds.
  • Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
  • Participated in continuous improvement process by making suggestions to supervisors and leads.
  • Repaired and renovated existing structures as needed.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.

Welder fabricator

Zayacheck mechanical
New York Mills, New York
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components accurately.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding execution.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections on finished welds for quality assurance.
  • Adjusted settings on welding machines for various metal types and thicknesses.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Fabricated components using precise measurements and specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine fabrication processes and materials needed.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
  • Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
  • Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
  • Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
  • Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
  • Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
  • Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
  • Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
  • Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
  • Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
  • Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
  • Assisted in the assembly of heavy machinery such as conveyor systems when needed.
  • Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.

Electrician

Metro power
Douglas, MI
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial properties.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
  • Diagnosed electrical issues using testing instruments and tools.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues and implementing solutions.
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools for installation tasks.
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
  • Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
  • Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
  • Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
  • Evaluated electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
  • Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.
  • Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
  • Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
  • Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
  • Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
  • Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
  • Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
  • Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
  • Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
  • Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.

Millwright

Triple O
Baxley, Georgia
09.2018 - 08.2022
  • Assembled and disassembled machinery components for maintenance tasks.
  • Inspected equipment for wear and performed necessary repairs.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools safely in various environments.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment consistently.
  • Lubricated machinery and maintained proper fluid levels regularly.
  • Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
  • Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
  • Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
  • Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
  • Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
  • Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
  • Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
  • Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
  • Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
  • Installed electrical wiring for new equipment according to blueprints provided by engineers.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.

Millwright ll

M&S Steel
Baxley, Georgia
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Installed and maintained machinery to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify mechanical issues and perform repairs.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions effectively.
  • Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of industrial machinery components.
  • Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies for maintenance tasks.
  • Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with company standards.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in millwright practices and safety.
  • Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
  • Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
  • Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
  • Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
  • Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
  • Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
  • Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
  • Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
  • Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
  • Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
  • Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues with automated processes or robotics systems.
  • Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
  • Installed electrical wiring for new equipment according to blueprints provided by engineers.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
  • Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.

Electrician

S.E,I
Douglas, GA
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
  • Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.

Electrical Apprentice

Putzel Electric
Coffee County (Site), GA
03.1997 - 10.1998
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.

Electrical Apprentice

Waters Electric
Hazlehurst , GA
04.1995 - 03.1997
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
  • Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

Education

Certificate - Welding

Middle GA College
Hazlehurst, GA
07.2008 - 08.2009

GED
Hazlehurst, GA

Skills

  • Electrical installations
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Safety compliance
  • Welding
  • Fabricating
  • Millwright
  • Industrial Maintenance

  • Labor relations
  • Customer relations
  • Contract management
  • Client service
  • Small business operations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder fabricator

Zayacheck mechanical
10.2024 - 04.2025

Owner

Self Employed
08.2024 - Current

Electrician

Metro power
01.2024 - 08.2024

Millwright

Triple O
09.2018 - 08.2022

Millwright ll

M&S Steel
03.2017 - 02.2018

Electrician

S.E,I
06.2013 - 05.2015

Certificate - Welding

Middle GA College
07.2008 - 08.2009

Electrical Apprentice

Putzel Electric
03.1997 - 10.1998

Electrical Apprentice

Waters Electric
04.1995 - 03.1997

GED
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