Kyle zavaski
cato,NY
Summary
Dynamic Welder Foreman with a proven track record at Eagle Welding and Machine, enhancing productivity through innovative welding techniques and effective team leadership. Skilled in MIG and TIG welding, I foster collaboration and mentor junior welders, driving quality improvements and optimizing resource usage to achieve project goals efficiently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder Foreman
Eagle Welding and Machine
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained thorough documentation of project progress, ensuring transparency between management and stakeholders.
- Introduced new technology advancements such as robotic welding systems into the workplace, improving overall efficiency and productivity levels.
- Balanced workload distribution among welders while maintaining high-quality output levels throughout each project phase.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering a skilled workforce.
- Increased overall productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource usage and reducing waste materials in the fabrication process.
- Conducted routine inspections of welding equipment, maintaining optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure accurate material procurement and allocation for projects.
- Collaborated with other foremen to streamline workflows for improved efficiency across teams.
Welder/Welding Fabricator
JPW
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Welder/Fabricator
Eagle Welding and Machine
03.2015 - 07.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Welder
Arrow Fence
03.2009 - 03.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
GED -
C.W. Baker Highschool
Baldwinsville, NY07-2002
Skills
- Layout and fitting
- Scheduling and planning
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding expertise
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Environmental awareness
- Cost estimation
- Material selection
- Fabrication techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Grinding and polishing
- Teamwork and communication
- Welding safety
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and hardworking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following instructions
- Multitasking
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Hand and power tool operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical strength and stamina
- Decision-making
- Heavy lifting
- Self control and integrity
- Site safety
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Heavy equipment operations
- Tool operation
- Safety protocols
- Health and safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stress tolerance
- Lockout and tagout
- Employee training
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Blueprint reading
- Basic mathematics
- Safety oversight
- Quality control
Certification
crane operations , confined space certifcation, fork lift, scissor lift, boom lift certified SMAW, GMAW, GTAW,FCAW certified. iso2000 certified, oscha certified.
Timeline
Welder Foreman
Eagle Welding and Machine
07.2023 - Current
Welder/Welding Fabricator
JPW
06.2021 - 07.2023
Welder/Fabricator
Eagle Welding and Machine
03.2015 - 07.2021
Welder
Arrow Fence
03.2009 - 03.2015
GED -
C.W. Baker Highschool
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