Josh Cooke
Spindale,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Metal Fabricator with 16 years experience. Expertise in welding techniques and blueprint interpretation. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and high-quality standards in all fabrication processes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Brown Works
Greer, South Carolina
2024 - Current
- Operated welding machinery to fabricate precision metal components for various projects, contributing to project success.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings, ensuring accurate product specifications.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for assembling metal structures and frameworks.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all phases of metal fabrication processes.
- Coached and trained new team members on fabrication processes, improving onboarding effectiveness and team knowledge.
Metal Fabricator
Keller and Son's
Spartanburg, South Carolina
2022 - 2024
- Operated welding machinery to fabricate metal components for various projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate product specifications.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble metal structures and frameworks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all phases of metal fabrication processes.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
Metal Fabricator/Forman
Carolina Integrated
Gaffney, South Carolina
2020 - 2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols to promote a secure workplace.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
- Calculated cost, labor, and material needs for fabricating projects.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Resolved team conflicts, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Planned and oversaw jobs during conference call meetings, ensuring timely execution and adherence to shipping deadlines.
Metal Fabricator
Renfrow Industrial
Spartanburg, South Carolina
2018 - 2020
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate product specifications.
- Operated welding machinery to fabricate metal components for various projects.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all phases of metal fabrication processes.
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
Metal Fabricator
Woods Fabrication
Spartanburg, South Carolina
2012 - 2018
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate product specifications.
- Operated welding machinery to fabricate metal components for various projects.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble metal structures and frameworks.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all phases of metal fabrication processes.
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
Education
Certificate - HVAC
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC01-2009
High School Diploma -
Chesnee High School
Chesnee, SC06-2007
Skills
- Welding and fabrication expertise
- Welding techniques
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Laser cutting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural steel fabrication
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Technical problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Workflow flexibility
- Metal handling
- very well versed in converting standard/metric measurements
Accomplishments
- South Carolina Army National Guard
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
Brown Works
2024 - Current
Metal Fabricator
Keller and Son's
2022 - 2024
Metal Fabricator/Forman
Carolina Integrated
2020 - 2022
Metal Fabricator
Renfrow Industrial
2018 - 2020
Metal Fabricator
Woods Fabrication
2012 - 2018
Certificate - HVAC
Spartanburg Community College
High School Diploma -
Chesnee High School