Kent Bradley
Pembroke,NH
Summary
Experienced Fabricator in creating high-quality precision parts for range of industrial sectors. Organized in set-up, operation and maintenance of diverse fabrication equipment. Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fabricator
Harvey Building Products
Londonderry, NH
06.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
Welder/Fabricator
Martel Welding and sons
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Various machine set-up and operation
- Fabrication and repair work
- Tig and mig welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Tig Welder
Vacuum Barrier Corporation
01.2013 - 02.2014
- TIG welding thin gauge stainless tubing for cryogenic systems
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Maintenance Technician
Multigrains Bakery
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Sign Fabricator
Batten Bros Signs
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Welding, fabrication, and painting
- Created custom signs for customers with quality builds and careful installation.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
Welder/Fabricator
New England Wheels
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Converting vehicles into handicap accessible vehicles
Welder/Fabricator
Nelco
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Fabrication of radiation shielding doors and walls
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Welder
Nevlen
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Fabricating aluminum tool boxes and aftermarket truck parts
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Welder/Fabricator
Boston Welding And Design
11.1997 - 12.2001
- Welding, fabrication, machine operation, and painting
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Education
G E D -
Noble Adult Education Center
Skills
- Welding and Fabrication
- Job Inspections
- Construction Design
- Hand and Power Tools
- Repair and Fabrication
- Job Order Prioritization
Certification
OSHA 10, Present
Personal Information
Title: Welder fabricator
Timeline
Lead Fabricator
Harvey Building Products
06.2019 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Martel Welding and sons
03.2015 - 06.2019
Tig Welder
Vacuum Barrier Corporation
01.2013 - 02.2014
Maintenance Technician
Multigrains Bakery
09.2010 - 12.2011
Sign Fabricator
Batten Bros Signs
05.2008 - 08.2010
Welder/Fabricator
New England Wheels
09.2006 - 04.2008
Welder/Fabricator
Nelco
07.2004 - 07.2006
Welder
Nevlen
01.2001 - 06.2004
Welder/Fabricator
Boston Welding And Design
11.1997 - 12.2001
G E D -
Noble Adult Education Center