JUSTIN G KENDALL
Stockton,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Articulate Millwright Apprentice skilled reading blueprint and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and assist in moving machinery and equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude. Eye for quality and dedication to accurate end results. Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Core Industrial Group
10.2022 - Current
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
Maintenance Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
US Magnesium.
07.2014 - 10.2022
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with [Number]% accuracy.
- Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
Presentwelder/fitter
Rocky Mountain Fabrication
10.2013 - 07.2014
- I am responsible to fit parts according to layout on drawings and weld according to weld symbols.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
welder,feild
TEKKO, Inc, Fabrication
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Hand weld and fit what i am asked to
- Tooele, P.H.E
welder,fitter,project leader
PHE Fabrication
09.2007 - 02.2013
- In charge of 2 to 5 guys to complete projects on time with quality workmanship
- Hydraulic mechanic
- Layout and fabrication of oil field equipment
- Blue print reading
- Operating forklifts,skid steers,and front end loaders.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Defined responsibilities, duties and roles of each team member.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and modified, repaired or expanded upon existing systems based on thorough understand of working mechanics.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
welder,painter
K&Z Steel
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Welded parts according to drawings
- Operated forklifts
- Scraped and wiped down finished parts to be painted
- In the field installations of handrails and stair cases
- West jorden
welder
Boyce Metal Works
12.2003 - 09.2004
- I was to weld handrails,stairs,structural beams and columns.Also was to cleanup all welds and materials for paint
- West jorden
welder
Excavation
03.2003 - 02.2004
- Repaired cracked or broken welds on equipment
- Rebuilt 5th wheels on trucks and trailers
- Built new 5th wheels,trailers and truck frames
- Some mechanic work when needed
- In the field repairs on rock crushing equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
10.2012
Skills
- Skills / Equipment
- Attention to Detail Hand-Eye Coordination Problem Solving
- Basic Math Instructing Project Management
- Blueprint Reading Mechanic Tools Sheet Metal Tools
- Computer Literate MSDS Knowledge Teamwork
- Construction Math Organization Time Management
- Critical Thinking Plumber Tools Welding Tools
- Forklift Problem Solving
- Additional Accomplishments
- Experienced in MIG,ARC,TIG,gas welding
- Experienced in hydraulics Hose building, plumbing
- Has been 6G certified
- Has been certified in mild steel all position dual shield
- Many years operating fork lifts and overhead cranes
- Many years running a power vise
- Proficient with 035 hard wire,045,1/16" dual shield
- Proficient with 6010,6013,7018 rod
- Proficient with an air arc
- Stainless dual shield
- Duplex duel Sheild
- Stainless hard wire
- Welding and Bolting
- System Maintenance
- Component Preparation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Corrective Actions
- Material Prepping
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Safe Work Practices
- Parts Fabrication
- Daily Logs
- Training Junior Team Members
- Fall Protection
- Materials Movement
- Stairs and Railings
- Materials Cutting
- Machinery Operation
- Customer Satisfaction
- System Assembly
- Installation and Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Structural Steel Installation
- Materials Ordering
- Acetylene Torches
- Equipment Dismantling
- Commercial Pipe Fitting
Certification
Certified Welder
Welder
Certified Welder
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Core Industrial Group
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic/Fabrication Welder
US Magnesium.
07.2014 - 10.2022
Presentwelder/fitter
Rocky Mountain Fabrication
10.2013 - 07.2014
welder,feild
TEKKO, Inc, Fabrication
02.2013 - 09.2013
welder,fitter,project leader
PHE Fabrication
09.2007 - 02.2013
welder,painter
K&Z Steel
02.2004 - 09.2007
welder
Boyce Metal Works
12.2003 - 09.2004
welder
Excavation
03.2003 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Certified Welder
Welder
Certified Welder
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