Lakisha Wallace
Mount Pleasant,TX
Summary
Highly skilled welder in GMAW, Flux Core (0.35, 0.45, 0.52, 1/16, 3/32, 5/64 wire)
Stainless Steel - Stainless Steel Carbon(0.45, 1/16 wire) in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions. Accu-pulse, Pulse arc welding, FCAW, GMAW Heavy wall plate welding (1" to 6"), Fabrication, Fixture welding Proficient in gas torches and plasma cutting.
A dedicated manufacturing professional known for reliability and consistent results in brazing applications. Proven ability to perform meticulous brazing tasks, ensuring seamless production and adherence to safety standards. Collaborative team member with strong focus on achieving operational goals and adapting to changing production needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician/Brazer
Modine
Grenada, MS
02.2026 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute installation of new heating and cooling units.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to identify potential issues before they escalated.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex HVAC system problems effectively.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts according to specifications.
- Inspected welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
Welder/Fabricator
McNielus
Riceville, IA
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place; adjust welding current to proper weld configurations
- Accurately operate and read measuring devices.
- Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, plasma cutter/carbon arc or other welding equipment; properly position materials/parts to be welded.
- Capable of welding all materials at the location.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds according to specifications.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and maintained a clean working environment consistently.
- Maintained detailed records of materials used and work completed for project tracking purposes.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder/Fabricator
Stanley-Infrastructure
Delhi, IA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Executed critical welding and fabrication tasks, successfully completing projects 5x quicker than Industry standards.
- Lay-out, fit, and weld metal components to assemble hydraulic buckets to its natural form
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for weld.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced welding efficiency and reduced rework rates.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
Lead Welder/Fabricator
Diamond C Trailers
Mt. Pleasant, TX
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Memorized and built 13 different models of trailers and their measurements from blueprints within a 7 day period which helped in increasing the companies overall performance of their production line by 20%.
- Trained new employees coming into the company on how to accurately set up parts to be jigged, tacked, and properly measured when building a bed for a specific trailer. This led to a rapid decrease of the complications or defects that occur when not properly trained.
- Oversaw welding operations to ensure adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced project turnaround time while maintaining quality standards.
- Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Daingerfield High School
Daingerfield, TXSkills
Oxy-acetylene Torch and Plasma Cutting
Heat Treatment
Ability to operate 1ton overhead crane safely and accurately
Carbon arc gouging(1year)
Ability to weld in various welding positions(2g, 3g, 4g)
Respectful of OSHA Safety Standards and Regulations
Flux Core Welding
Pulse Arc welding
HVAC system design
Welding techniques
Piping and brazing
Timeline
HVAC Technician/Brazer
Modine
02.2026 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
McNielus
07.2023 - 02.2026
Welder/Fabricator
Stanley-Infrastructure
06.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Welder/Fabricator
Diamond C Trailers
01.2016 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Daingerfield High School