Kevin Sutherland
Swifton,AR
Summary
Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Fabricator
Newport sheet metal , southwest steel processing
Newport, AR
04.2012 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Operated machinery to cut, bend, and shape metal materials.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Education
Tuckerman High School
Tuckerman, ARSkills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Arc welding
- Overhead welding
- Combination metal welding
- Brazing techniques
- Brazing
- Brazing alloys
- Carbon steel welding
- Cast iron welding
- Pipe fitting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Welding inspection
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Tool calibration
- Process optimization
- Defect rework
- Joint preparation
- Welding techniques
- Welding methods
- Soldering
- Plasma cutting
- Grinding skills
- Grinding and buffing
- Metal shaping machines
- Shaping and cutting
- Parts cleaning and degreasing
- Gas flame management
- Filler Material Selection
- Metallurgy process
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Physical stamina
- Manual dexterity
- Oxy-Fuel Systems
- Metallurgy process
- Grinding and buffing
- Silver and soft solder expert
Timeline
Welder Fabricator
Newport sheet metal , southwest steel processing
04.2012 - Current
Tuckerman High School