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Joshua Hopkins

Austin,TX

Summary

Instrumental Lead Welder/Project Manager 10+ years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging environments. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Welder/Project Manager

MetalWork Austin
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.

Lead Welder/Shop Manager

Petrified Design
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions and heat bent parts as specified
  • Maintained company equipment, scheduled bottle switch outs and consumable refills
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from plans
  • Achieved design aesthetics on a number of custom jobs
  • proficient at MIG, TIG, and Stick welding according to AWS standards

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Scrum Methodology
  • Project Creation
  • Quality Control
  • Project Manager Supervision

Blacksmith

Able to combine metallurgical knowledge and forge welding to produce damascus steel knives.

Timeline

Lead Welder/Project Manager

MetalWork Austin
12.2020 - 06.2022

Lead Welder/Shop Manager

Petrified Design
06.2016 - 10.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Austin Community College

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Texas State University
Joshua Hopkins