LAJUAN REED
Richlands,NC
Summary
Experienced welder of 12 years, skilled in fabricating and welding complex components using SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, and SAW processes. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, optimize project timelines, and implement safety protocols, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise in welding and fabrication techniques to contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder 3
Acoustical Sheetmetal
Virginia Beach, Virginia
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Set up and arranged work with material handling equipment, facilitating efficient fabrication and rework of finished products.
- Executed manual setup of handheld sanders, grinders, and wire wheels, ensuring precise finishing of components.
- Welded I-beam frames and fuel tanks in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Performed clamping and holding of components to facilitate accurate assembly and configuration.
- Inspected products, equipment, and tools for defects and malfunctions.
- Created quality welds per blueprints and specifications.
- Inspected welding equipment regularly and submitted maintenance requests.
WELDER
Prolec GE Waukesha Inc.
Goldsboro, NC
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
- Fabricated and welded components for medium-voltage power transformers, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions using manual, semi-automatic, and automated equipment, applying Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes.
- Operated hoist, cranes, scissor lifts, and fork lifts in a safe manner.
- Utilized angle grinders and other hand tools to prepare parts for welding.
Shop/Field Pipe Welder
Cam-Ful Industries
Pineville, North Carolina
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Interpreted blueprints to determine layout specifications for projects.
- Conducted repairs on existing pipelines to restore functionality and integrity.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, SMAW, and oxy-acetylene torches .
Metal fabrication supervisor/Supervisor Instructor
USMC Camp Lejuene
Camp Lejuene, NC
08.2013 - 12.2024
- Led metal fabrication team of 13 welders and machinist, overseeing complex projects with budgets over $500,000. Ensuring quality standards were produce in accordance with American Welding Society. Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents substantially.
- Optimized project timelines, consistently delivering high-quality fabrications ahead of schedule. Achieved substantial cost savings through strategic resource allocation.
- Fostered seamless communication between management, clients, and team members. Ensured timely project updates and swift resolution of fabrication challenges.
- Maintained equipment efficiency, reducing repair cost over time.
- Lead and instruct teams in advanced military techniques, enhancing unit readiness and operational effectiveness. Develop training programs for optimal performance.
- Implement cutting-edge training methodologies, fostering skill development and adaptability in dynamic environments. Drive continuous improvement in instruction.
- Provided leadership and direction to a team of 8 employees, ensuring high-quality training delivery. Tracked and evaluated progress, implementing data-driven improvements for enhanced outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2031
Continuing Education - PIPE FITTING & WELDING
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC12-2024
Vocational - Electrical Lineworker I & II
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC12-2024
Continuing Education - Welding-Basic GTAW
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05-2024
Vocational - Commercial Driver License Class-A
Miller-Motte Technical College
NC08-2023
Continuing Education - Welding-Basic SMAW
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC03-2023
Skills
- SMAW
- GTAW
- Oxy-Fuel
- Blueprint Reading
- Operational Efficiency
- GMAW
- Plasma Cutter
- Project Management
- Fabrication Techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
Personal Information
- Title: WELDER
- Driving License: Class-A CDL
Certification
- SMAW Certification (3G-4G), Class-A CDL, GTAW Certification (2G-3G), Commercial Driver License (Class-A)
Timeline
Welder 3
Acoustical Sheetmetal
06.2026 - 08.2026
WELDER
Prolec GE Waukesha Inc.
01.2026 - 04.2026
Shop/Field Pipe Welder
Cam-Ful Industries
02.2025 - 12.2025
Metal fabrication supervisor/Supervisor Instructor
USMC Camp Lejuene
08.2013 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Continuing Education - PIPE FITTING & WELDING
Coastal Carolina Community College
Vocational - Electrical Lineworker I & II
Coastal Carolina Community College
Continuing Education - Welding-Basic GTAW
Coastal Carolina Community College
Vocational - Commercial Driver License Class-A
Miller-Motte Technical College
Continuing Education - Welding-Basic SMAW
Coastal Carolina Community College