Justin Cruce
Decatur,US
Summary
Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality work output. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fitter
M & D Mechanical
Decatur, US
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Stainless FCAW welding.
- Stainless GTAW welding
- Carbon GTAW welding
- Aluminum GTAW
- Operated CNC Python plasma cutting machine
- All types of fabrication work with or without blueprints from start to finish including: scrubbers, tanks, pipe tables, security ladders, all size structural buildings, duct work, handrails etc.
- Experience with auto-cad and solid works
- Certified in all aerial lifts
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Conducted x-ray and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shape
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Welder/Fabricator
Hubbard & Drake Mechanical Contractors Fab Shop
Decatur, AL
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Certified SMAW Overhead & Vertical
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Stainless GTAW 6g Certified
- Carbon GTAW 6g Ceertified
- Aluminum TIG Welding
- Operated a CNC plasma table (20' cut up to 4" in material)
- Quality Control checking every piece of material/equipment coming in and all finished work going out
- Fabricated scrubbers, tanks, pipe tables, security ladders, all size structural buildings, duct work and handrails
- Experience in various drafting & design programs including auto-cad & solid works
- Certified in a variety of aerial lifts
- I'm a seasoned heavy equipment operator including skid steer, back hoe, excavator, carry deck crane and more
- Kept stock yard neat and easily accessible
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Combo Pipe Welder/Fitter
Sue-Jac Inc.
Decatur, AL
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Pipe welding (carbon & stainless pipe)
- Read blueprints
- Tig and stick welding
- Structural stick welding
- Certified all aerial lifts
- Press break
- Roller
- Plasma cutter
- Oxygen acetylene Torch
- Arc gouging
- Coping machine for pipe/hand rails
- HVAC (Fabricated Duct Work, cooper pipe fitting)
- Managed quality control processes, meticulously checking and labeling materials.
- Executed complex fabrication tasks from blueprints, ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Applied AutoCAD and SolidWorks expertise to streamline design processes.
- Fabricated diverse structures including scrubbers, tanks, and ductwork.
- Demonstrated proficiency in HVAC systems, contributing to comprehensive project completion
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Troubleshot problems with welds due to incorrect settings or techniques used during the process.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Determined appropriate filler metals based on material types being joined together in order to achieve desired strength level of welds.
Salesman/Contractor
Dixie Marketing & Playground Equipment
Falkville, AL
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Accumulated eight years of experience in sales and marketing.
- Served as traveling salesman for Dixie Marketing, promoting playground equipment nationwide.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Performed administrative tasks including order entry, invoicing and filing paperwork.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
- Solicited orders from existing customers through phone calls and emails.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL08-2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Basics
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL08-2006
Skills
- FCAW welding (flux-core arc welding)
- GTAW welding (gas tungsten arch welding)
- SMAW Welding (shielded metal arc welding)
- Quality control
- Blueprint reading
- Fabrication techniques
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Structural welding
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- 6G CARBON STEEL PIPE GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
- 6G STAINLESS STEEL PIPE (gas tungsten arch welding)
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Hubbard & Drake Mechanical Contractors Fab Shop
11.2021 - 04.2023
Welder/Fitter
M & D Mechanical
02.2021 - 05.2023
Combo Pipe Welder/Fitter
Sue-Jac Inc.
06.2017 - 11.2021
Salesman/Contractor
Dixie Marketing & Playground Equipment
08.2006 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting
Calhoun Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Basics
Wallace State Community College
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