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Kevin Anderson

Martin,TN

Summary

Driven Certified Welder with experience in TIG, MIG, SMAW, FLUX welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Proactive welding with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in TIG, MIG, SMAW, FLUX welding.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

MTD
Martin, TN
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.

Certified Welder

L&O
Union City, TN
11.2021 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
  • Operated robotic cells machinery.

Team Lead

MTD
Martin, TN
03.2013 - 09.2021
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
  • Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Operated material moving equipment to move heavy loads and maintain production levels.
  • Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.

Live Hanger

Tyson Foods
Union City, TN
07.2011 - 12.2012
  • Shackled and suspended live or slaughtered animals from conveyor for killing, scalding and removal of feathers.
  • Sawed, split and scribed carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling.
  • Removed bones and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
  • Slaughtered animals in accordance with religious laws and verified carcasses met specified religious standards.
  • Removed live animals from shipping crates and picked up slaughtered birds from platforms and chilling vats to hang on shackles of conveyor.
  • Eviscerated and trimmed carcasses of slaughtered animals.
  • Controlled hydraulic bars for continuous flow of products.
  • Severed jugular veins to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering.
  • Removed trash and cardboard from production areas to maintain proper cleanliness and safe department operations.

Education

Certified Welding Technology - Welding Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Newbern
Newbern, TN
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Carbondale Community High School
Carbondale, IL
05.2005

Skills

  • Gas Flow Adjustments
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Vertical Welding
  • FCAW) Welding Safe Work Practices
  • Safety Gear
  • Welding and Bolting
  • Safety Guidelines
  • TIG Welding Expertise

Timeline

Certified Welder

L&O
11.2021 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

MTD
08.2021 - 09.2022

Team Lead

MTD
03.2013 - 09.2021

Live Hanger

Tyson Foods
07.2011 - 12.2012

Certified Welding Technology - Welding Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Newbern

High School Diploma -

Carbondale Community High School

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