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Justen Marks

Wichita,Kansas

Summary

Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. 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. Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Diligent professional with many years of experience welding for construction projects. Versed in operating cutting torches to dismantle and shape pieces and operating hoists and cranes to inspect pieces. Knowledge of safe welding practices. Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mig/stick Welder

Agco Corporation
Hesston, KS
04.2020 - 11.2024
  • Put the parts in the proper fixture, then follow the blueprint guidelines.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground, or bolted component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
  • Read blueprints and followed written instructions.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • 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.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.

Mig/stick Welder

Lsi Staffing
Wichita, KS
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
  • Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities
  • Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated
  • Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
  • Maintained, operated, and repaired welding equipment as needed.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding processes.
  • Performed minor welding jobs when required.
  • Performed minor repairs on welding machines when necessary.
  • Reviewed blueprints and determined welding requirements.
  • Performed welding operations using appropriate equipment.

Ammunition Assembly Laborer - Welder

Hackney
Independence, KS
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities
  • Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
  • Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Welder

TRS
Tulsa, OK
02.2013 - 01.2016
  • Supervised shop workers and communicated what parts to complete next
  • Signaled crane operators to move large workpieces to appropriate locations
  • Showed experience with: Power drills, Power grinders, and Cutting wheels
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Monitored operation of drill presses to ensure proper functioning.
  • Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
  • Observed all safety regulations including wearing protective clothing and eyewear.
  • Lifted heavy objects manually or with hoists when necessary to load onto fixtures or tables of drill presses.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.

Education

High School Diploma -

North High School
Wichita, KS
05-2008

Skills

  • Plasma cutting
  • Carbon arc gouging
  • Heat treatment
  • Radiographic testing
  • Structural welding
  • Welding procedure specifications
  • Vertical welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Horizontal welding
  • Welding inspection
  • Welding safety protocols
  • Flat position welding
  • Slag removal

Timeline

Mig/stick Welder

Agco Corporation
04.2020 - 11.2024

Mig/stick Welder

Lsi Staffing
03.2019 - 01.2020

Ammunition Assembly Laborer - Welder

Hackney
08.2016 - 02.2019

Welder

TRS
02.2013 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

North High School
Justen Marks