Joshua Brown
Greenwood,United States
Summary
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator/Welder
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas
Van Buren, AR
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Fabricating & Welding various projects per complex blue prints.
- Moving & arranging material with fork lifts.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Fitter/Welder
Hytrol Conveyor Company
Fort Smith, AR
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Fitting & Welding various conveyor applications per complex blue prints.
- Back up Lead for fabrication department.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Fitter/Welder/CNC Machine Operator
Prospect Steel
Blytheville, AR
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Fitting & welding structural steel and operating Taylor lift trucks, and various CNC operated machines.
- Department Supervisor.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
- Achieved safety, quality and performance standards to meet production schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope High School
Hope, AR05.2005
Skills
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Stick Welding
- AWS certified
- PPE use
- Carbon Art Gouging
- Properly welding/back-gouging CJP welds
- Mig Welding
- Fluently operated various heavy equipment including: 963 track loader, D5 High Track Dozer, Various sizes of rubber tire loaders & excavators
- In past, had CDL with Tankers Endorsement
- Bridge/Gantry Crane Operator
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Good work ethic
- Reliable & trustworthy
Timeline
Fabricator/Welder
Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas
11.2021 - 07.2022
Fitter/Welder
Hytrol Conveyor Company
02.2021 - 11.2021
Fitter/Welder/CNC Machine Operator
Prospect Steel
03.2016 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Hope High School