Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline

Joseph Lynch

Welder
Pasadena,Texas

Summary

Driven TIG Welder with experience in TIG,MIG,& Stick welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Owner

Dynamic Duo Movers
02.2020 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Maintenance Technician

Champ's Water Company
04.2017 - 02.2020
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Welder

Garlock
11.2010 - 04.2017
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
  • 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.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
  • Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
  • Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
  • Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
  • Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
  • Monitored and documented soldering results.

Education

Diploma - Autobody Repair & Custom Fabrication

WyoTech - Laramie, Laramie, WY
09.2004
  • Relevant Coursework: Welding
  • Completed AP course in Street Rod Custom Fabrication

Skills

  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Structural Welding
  • Acetylene Torches
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Fabrication Experience
  • Welding Techniques
  • Straightedge Measurements
  • Soldering Equipment Use
  • Special Alloys
  • Template Measurements
  • Power Tools Operations
  • TIG Welding Expertise

Timeline

Part Owner - Dynamic Duo Movers
02.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician - Champ's Water Company
04.2017 - 02.2020
Welder - Garlock
11.2010 - 04.2017
WyoTech - Laramie - Diploma, Autobody Repair & Custom Fabrication
Joseph LynchWelder