Larry Ford

• 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.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
• Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
• Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to 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.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and 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.
• Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
• Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
• Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
• Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
• Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

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• operate weld cells. Fabricated equipment to use on the shop floor to help with production better, order material on budget and have the quantity needed done at a certain time.
• Work in quality as well , we would investigate machine issues causing defective parts and also investigate the supplier parts by measuring and pulling the prints with the parts dimensions and contact suppliers to let them know about the issues or defective parts so they could tune .
• Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
• Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service. Training team members to operate weld cells, trained team members that wanted to learn how to weld .
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Also competed in welding competitions, I beat all the Toyota plants in America and was sent to japan to compete twice.