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Jonathan Thompson

Lexington,NC

Summary

  • Driven Welder Fabricator with experience in GMAW and FCAW welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level welder fabricator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Supervisor

Special Fab & Machine
09.2010 - Current
  • Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
  • Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
  • Ensured consistent weld quality through frequent visual inspections .
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing material usage and minimizing welding defects.
  • Managed inventory of consumables and materials to prevent delays in project timelines due to shortages.
  • Coordinated with engineering teams on design modifications, reducing potential issues during fabrication stages.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.

Welder Fabricator

Mid-State Machine and Fabricating
02.2006 - 11.2010
    • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
    • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
    • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
    • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
    • Fabricated molds for concrete using various tools and welding equipment.
    • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
    • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
    • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.

Machine Operator

Smurfit Stone Container
03.2002 - 03.2006
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up to date.
  • Monitored and observed production line to avoid pileups and Jams.
  • Ran Flexofold and glue machine.

Machine Operator

Pallet Resource of NC
10.2000 - 03.2003
  • Operator of a four head trim saw, and a four head band saw.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.

Education

Central Davidson High School
Lexington, NC

Skills

  • Stick welding
  • Welding supervision
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Plasma cutting
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Welding certification
  • Welding symbols
  • Welding equipment maintenance
  • Welding standards

Timeline

Welding Supervisor

Special Fab & Machine
09.2010 - Current

Welder Fabricator

Mid-State Machine and Fabricating
02.2006 - 11.2010

Machine Operator

Smurfit Stone Container
03.2002 - 03.2006

Machine Operator

Pallet Resource of NC
10.2000 - 03.2003

Central Davidson High School

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