Joseph Foley
Elba
Summary
Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Tate Metalworks, excelling in chemical tank construction. Experienced with welding and fabrication techniques essential for tank building. Utilizes blueprint interpretation to ensure precise construction and adherence to specifications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Tate Metalworks
Roebuck
08.2017 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development
Assembler & Welder
Dorsey Trailers
Elba
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
Education
High School -
Kinston High School
Kinston, ALSkills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Mobile crane operations
- Precision lifting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Crane steering
- Blueprint interpretation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Crane operations
References
- Zachary Kaeck, (661) 378-2698, Boss, Tate Metalworks
- Chayce Young, (812) 698-2132, Coworker, Tate Metalworks
Timeline
Welder
Tate Metalworks
08.2017 - Current
Assembler & Welder
Dorsey Trailers
07.2015 - 08.2017
High School -
Kinston High School