Kody Barber
Brinson,GA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
LMC MANUFACTURING
08.2025 - Current
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Electrical Apprentice
Metropower
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Fabrication Welder
Long Welding Service LLC
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Measured parts with rulers, calipers and micrometers to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Welder/Mechanic
C3 Irrigation and Consulting
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seminole County Middle/Highschool
Donalsonville, GA05.2023
Skills
- Reweld application
- Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Torch cutting
- Welding
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Stick welding
- Surface preparation
- Blueprint reading
- Attention to detail
- Overhead welding
Timeline
Welder
LMC MANUFACTURING
08.2025 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Metropower
02.2025 - 07.2025
Fabrication Welder
Long Welding Service LLC
05.2024 - 01.2025
Welder/Mechanic
C3 Irrigation and Consulting
05.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Seminole County Middle/Highschool