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Kimberley Paterson

Pell City,AL

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Advanced Fitter Welder Customer Service CashierStockerRetail WorkerCashier

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in problem-solving, welding, fitting, blueprint reading, and machine operations. Committed to enhancing productivity and safety in agricultural and industrial settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer/homesteader

Self-employment
Pell City, AL
06.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated diverse crops using sustainable farming practices, enhancing soil health and productivity.

Operated and maintained small farm equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety

  • standards.
  • Implemented pest management strategies, reducing crop damage while minimizing chemical use.
  • Monitored plant growth and soil conditions, adjusting irrigation schedules for efficiency.

Advanced Fitter Welder

Valtir Industries
Pell City, AL
09.2011 - 06.2024
  • Fabricate and weld advanced parts.
  • Carbon Arc and Oxy Acetylene cutting.
  • Inspection co-workers completed parts for quality control requirements.
  • Train new hires.
  • Lead teams to help develop standard word instructions and requirements for parts.
  • Be available to assist co-workers if they had questions about how to build parts.
  • Act as backup shift lead as needed.
  • Hit production requirements.
  • Forklift operator.
  • Overhead crane operator.

Fitter Welder

Independent Contractor
Oxford Al
01.2010 - 08.2011
  • Fabricated and assembled metal components according to specifications and blueprints.
  • Operated hand and power tools safely while adhering to industry standards.
  • Inspected finished products for quality, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with project teams to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.

Fitter Welder 4

Bae Systems Inc.
Oxford, Al
02.2006 - 12.2009
  • Welding on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG.
  • Carbon Ar cutting and gouging.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings to assemble and repair components on military personnel vehicles accurately.
  • Operated precision tools and equipment to fabricate parts efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance assembly line productivity.
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Level 1 dye penetrant inspector.
  • Forklift and overhead crane operations.

Cutter Burner

Specialty Services Inc
Oxford, Al
11.2004 - 02.2006
  • Operated cutting equipment to ensure precision and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
  • Trained new employees on machine operation and safety protocols.
  • Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
  • Operate skid loader.

Welder 1

Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
09.1998 - 09.1999
  • Fabricated and assembled metal structures using MIG and SMAW welding techniques on Navy
  • Conducted inspections on welds for quality assurance, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and improve operational efficiency.

Production Welder

Friedie Goldman Offshore
Pascagoula, MS
12.1999 - 03.2000
  • Production welding using MIG ans SMAW on oil rigs construction.
  • Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain high standards of craftsmanship and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize production processes and improve product quality.

Welder Iron Worker

Coastal Builders Inc
Mobile, AL
04.1998 - 09.1998
  • Operated SMAW and Flux Core welding to fabricate metal components for construction projects.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
  • Conducted routine inspections of completed welds to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with project teams to streamline welding processes and improve efficiency.
  • Operate man lift and Lull/cherry picker.

Education

Welding Technology - Welding Technology

Ingram State Technical College , Wetumpka, AL
01-1997

GED -

Ingram State Technical College , Wetumpka, AL
04-1996

Skills

  • Various machinist equipment, ie drill press, band saw, break press, shear, punch press, etc
  • Problem solving
  • Shop equipment operations, ie, forklift, overhead crane, man lift, electric pallet jack, etc
  • Plasma
  • carbon arc gouger
  • Oxy/acetylene
  • Blue print reading
  • Basic computer skills
  • Lean and 5S

Timeline

Farmer/homesteader - Self-employment
06.2024 - Current
Advanced Fitter Welder - Valtir Industries
09.2011 - 06.2024
Fitter Welder - Independent Contractor
01.2010 - 08.2011
Fitter Welder 4 - Bae Systems Inc.
02.2006 - 12.2009
Cutter Burner - Specialty Services Inc
11.2004 - 02.2006
Production Welder - Friedie Goldman Offshore
12.1999 - 03.2000
Welder 1 - Ingalls Shipbuilding
09.1998 - 09.1999
Welder Iron Worker - Coastal Builders Inc
04.1998 - 09.1998
Ingram State Technical College - Welding Technology , Welding Technology
Ingram State Technical College - GED,
Kimberley Paterson