Joseph Yang
Statesville,NC
Summary
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, teamwork and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Tank Operator
HYDAC
Denver, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Pressure test according to blueprint specifications
- Welded any leaks and record leaks
Duel and Single Arm Welding Operator
HYDAC
Denver , NC
11.2024 - Current
- Weld cores and end walls to blueprint specifications
Machine Core Operator
HYDAC
Denver, NC
11.2024 - Current
- Operate and assist seven different machines for required orders
TIG Welder
HYDAC
Denver , NC
11.2023 - Current
- Repaired defective welds or performed rework when necessary.
- Performed TIG welding on aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
MIG Welder
Hickory Steel
Hickory, North Carolina
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Readied components for fabrication by marking reference lines and measuring distances accurately with calipers, rulers or micrometers.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine work requirements prior to beginning projects.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
Manufacturing Operator
CommScope
Claremont, NC
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Forklift Operator
International Paper Co box plant
Newton, NC
11.2015 - 05.2022
- Followed company guidelines and OSHA regulations on use of protective gear and safe operation of work equipment.
- Removed finished products from machines and placed on conveyors for transfer to other work areas.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Metal Fabricator Student
Arkansas Tech Career Center
Russellville, AR
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used TIG, MIG, & Stick welding in various techniques
Education
High School Diploma -
Bandy's High School
Newton2014
Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Arkansas Tech Career Center
Russellville, AR2013
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- TIG Welding
- MIG Welding
- Stick Welding
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hmong
Native/ Bilingual
References
International Paper
- Belinda Vinson 828-855-4310
Commscope
- Eric Wilson 828-446-9634
- Steve Soto 704-450-9583
Hickory Steel
- John 828-322-9420
HYDAC
- Ben Ontiveros 704-658-7624
Timeline
Test Tank Operator
HYDAC
11.2024 - Current
Duel and Single Arm Welding Operator
HYDAC
11.2024 - Current
Machine Core Operator
HYDAC
11.2024 - Current
TIG Welder
HYDAC
11.2023 - Current
MIG Welder
Hickory Steel
10.2023 - 11.2023
Manufacturing Operator
CommScope
05.2022 - 09.2023
Forklift Operator
International Paper Co box plant
11.2015 - 05.2022
Metal Fabricator Student
Arkansas Tech Career Center
08.2011 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Bandy's High School
Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Arkansas Tech Career Center