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Joshua Simmons

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder

IWF
01.2024 - Current
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
  • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.

Machinist

Blurton
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
  • Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
  • Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
  • Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
  • Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.

Combination Welder

TEI
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
  • Maintained site safety by keeping work orderly and free of hazards like [Type].
  • Minimized errors through careful measurement and marking of materials for cutting or shaping purposes before initiating the welding process.
  • Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
  • Adhered to strict quality control standards, consistently delivering high-quality welds that met or exceeded client expectations.

Education

Purvis High School
Purvis, MS
2005

Skills

  • Joint Preparation
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Weld Distortion Control
  • Welder Qualification Test
  • Mechanical drawing interpretation
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Power Tools
  • Defective Material Identification
  • Specification Conformance
  • Welding Symbols
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Site Measuring and Marking

Timeline

Structural Welder

IWF
01.2024 - Current

Machinist

Blurton
07.2023 - 01.2024

Combination Welder

TEI
01.2022 - 01.2023

Purvis High School
Joshua Simmons