Justin Brown
Granite City,IL
Summary
"Dedicated and skilled combination welder with 4 years of experience from trade school until present time in MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Proficient in reading blueprints, interpreting welding specifications, and operating welding equipment to achieve high-quality welds. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise in a dynamic welding environment."
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder II
Essex Industries
St. Louis, MO
11.2022 - Current
- Perform GTAW, Plasma arc welding, spot welding and GMAW, silver brazing and soldering.
- Perform under general supervision, a variety of tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of welding techniques, tools, machines and equipment.
- Work from engineering drawings, blueprints, rough sketches and MI’s.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
- Perform all work with adherence to safety procedures.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
- Assist in other areas, or tasks, to meet production needs
TIG Welder/Fabricator
Mac Medical
Millstadt, IL
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Follow blueprints, arrange metal pieces, and fix them into position before TIG welding.
- Welding positions could consist of flat, horizontal, and vertical on stainless steel and occasionally aluminum.
- Safely set up and operate welding machines and other shop equipment.
- Match work orders to components.
- Ensure quality throughout the production process by completing continuous quality inspections.
- Process all required documentation.
- Weld, grind and polish all metals according to component specifications.
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
HVAC Installer
Self Employed
Jackson, TN
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Performed installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and ductwork.
- Installed condensate lines, gas piping, venting systems for water heating appliances, exhaust fans.
- Pulled electrical wiring for new installations or repairs to existing HVAC systems.
- Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify any potential safety hazards or obstacles that could affect the job.
- Calculated load requirements to determine correct size of equipment needed for each application.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, saws, as well as power tools like pipe cutters and benders when performing tasks related to HVAC installations.
- Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.
Shop Foreman
Basin Hose
Odessa, TX
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Supervising a team of technicians and coordinating daily tasks.
- Overseeing the assembly and testing of industrial and hydraulic hoses.
- Ensuring that all work meets safety standards and quality requirements.
- Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance to team members.
- Troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during the hose assembly process.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Training new employees on proper hose assembly techniques and safety procedures.
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army National Guard
Springfield , IL
07.2003 - 07.2011
- Iraq War Campaign OIF 2006-2007
- Afghanistan War Campaign 2008-2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Ranken Technical College
St Louis, MO12-2023
Certificate of Technology - Fabrication And Welding Technology
Ranken Technical College
St Louis, MO05-2022
Certification in Progress - Certified Welding Inspection
American Welding Society
OnlineSkills
- Welding
- Surface Preparation
- Torch cutting
- Materials Selection
- Blueprint Reading
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Combination Metal Welding
- Welding Symbols
Timeline
Welder II
Essex Industries
11.2022 - Current
TIG Welder/Fabricator
Mac Medical
05.2022 - 11.2022
HVAC Installer
Self Employed
08.2016 - 07.2020
Shop Foreman
Basin Hose
07.2011 - 01.2016
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army National Guard
07.2003 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Ranken Technical College
Certificate of Technology - Fabrication And Welding Technology
Ranken Technical College
Certification in Progress - Certified Welding Inspection
American Welding Society
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