Justin McCall Dawkins
Lexington,United States
Summary
Qualified welder seeking an opportunity in the industry that will allow me to grow as a welder and an employee. As well as to have the opportunity to increase my skill set and knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fitter
Fabcon
04.2025 - Current
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure precise welding specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools to enhance safety and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted in inventory management of welding supplies and materials for operational continuity.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Welder Fabricator
Link-Belt Cranes
11.2024 - Current
- Fabricated and manufactured Crane components for models such as Telescopic crawler Cranes such as the TCC-2500, TCC-1400, and TCC-800
- Performing welds up to code in accordance to AWS code D1.1 in addition to Link-Belt Cranes WPS (Welding Procedures Specifications) and WPQ (Welding Performance Qualification).
- Performing welding on the structural components on the cranes.such as upper and lower car body, boom, and side frames. In configurations such as groove and fillets welds using two welding processes such as MIG Spray Arc Transfer and flux core.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications as well as reading schematics.
Millwright/Welder
Industrial Kiln and Dryer Group
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Performing millwright work on rotary equipment such as installing pads systems, stop blocks, and shims
- Doing runouts and tire alignment on units and adjusting gear and pinion
- Quality control such as weld repair and correction by using welding code AWS D.1.1 by using non destruction testing as well as visual inspection for quality of welds
- Welding mostly groove welds, Fillet welds using backing bar or open root depending on welding procedure and application
- Welding process SMAW Shielding Metal Arc Welding electrodes E7018,E6010,E308-15L diameters 1/8 and 5/32
- FCAW Flux Cored Welding electrode E71-T9C/M, E308LTO-1/4 diameter 0.45 and 0.52
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
- Increased machinery lifespan by implementing rigorous schedule for parts replacement and lubrication.
Contracted Welder
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Welding multiple pass welds and single pass welds using T-9 wire (FCAW) dual shield welding and (SMAW) Shielding Metal Arc Welding on specific arenas such as the hull, bow, bulbous bow, and Accommodation in accordance to EN 287, ISO 9606, ASME Section IX
- Doing quality control( pick up) fixing and correcting welds that may have issues such as improper sizing, cold roll, undercut thus any type weld defect that may compromise quality
- Reading blueprints and fixing up brackets as well preparing welding zones for welding
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Education
900 Hour Welding Course - NCCER Core Curriculum, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Interpreting Welding Symbols/Drawings, Shielded Metal Arc Welding on Carbon Steel and Stainless-Steel Pipe
Arclabs Welding School
Columbia, SC05.2020
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
Imro, SC06.2013
Skills
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Tape Measures
- Levels
- Squares
- Files
- Hammers
- Chisel
- Stationary Band Saw
- Port-a-Band
- Grinders
- End Grinders
- Rotary Files
- Come Alongs
- Rigging
- Soldering
- Brazing
- Piping
Certification
- United Academy heavy equipment certified, 29029501/UAC:dbb71e
- OSHA 30 construction Safety and Health, 26–607302413
- NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research), 22360451
- TWIC card, 27467216
- American Heart Association First Aid CPR AED Provider, 236017748261
- MSHAW-48B
Timeline
Welder/Fitter
Fabcon
04.2025 - Current
Welder Fabricator
Link-Belt Cranes
11.2024 - Current
Millwright/Welder
Industrial Kiln and Dryer Group
02.2023 - 11.2024
Contracted Welder
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding
12.2022 - 02.2023
900 Hour Welding Course - NCCER Core Curriculum, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Interpreting Welding Symbols/Drawings, Shielded Metal Arc Welding on Carbon Steel and Stainless-Steel Pipe
Arclabs Welding School
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School