Kevin Richardson
Deville,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Lead Welder with expertise in worksite safety and conducting thorough welding inspections. Committed to improving workflow efficiency and ensuring adherence to quality specifications. Skilled in mentoring and coaching, with a strong focus on team collaboration and problem-solving. Successfully developed process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced project completion times, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Known for implementing efficient welding techniques and fostering professional growth. Proven ability to conduct detailed inspections and collaborate with engineering teams, consistently delivering high-quality results and optimizing workflow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder
Wastequip
Alexandria, La
03.2004 - Current
- Supervised welding operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
- Mentored junior welders, enhancing skills and promoting best practices in welding techniques.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, increasing workflow efficiency within the welding department.
- Conducted regular inspections of welded components to ensure structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to review project designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- Trained staff on advanced welding technologies and equipment maintenance procedures for optimal performance.
- Coordinated daily production schedules, aligning resources to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Provided guidance and support for junior welders, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Improved overall product quality through thorough inspection of completed welds and addressing any defects promptly.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Education
Welding Certification - Welding
Central Louisiana Technical College
Alexandria, LaSkills
- Worksite safety
- Team collaboration
- Metal fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Welding inspection
- Teamwork and communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stick welding
Timeline
Lead Welder
Wastequip
03.2004 - Current
Welding Certification - Welding
Central Louisiana Technical College