Dwane Robinson
Uniondale,USA
Summary
Results-focused welding professional prepared for challenges of fabrication welding. Known for producing high-quality welds and maintaining strict safety standards. Highly collaborative, adapting seamlessly to changing project requirements. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and using variety of welding techniques.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder/Body Work
Top View
11.2024 - Current
- Improved project timelines by regularly evaluating progress against established goals and adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality products that met or exceeded expectations.nspect damaged buses to determine the extent of structural or body damage.
- Repair, replace, and reinforce damaged metal panels, frames, brackets, and support structures.
- Straighten bent or twisted parts using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Perform fiberglass repair and panel alignment when needed.
- Inspect damaged buses to determine the extent of structural or body damage.
Welder
Freelance Welder
01.2000 - 01.2023
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straight edges, squares and calipers.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Apprentice
L & L Engineering Works
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Repaired structures and machine equipment by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Use blueprints, sketches, or drawings to create and repair or reconstruct mechanical parts and tooling.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
Education
Combination Welding Technology Certification Program -
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY06.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Southeastern High School
Miami, FL06.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Tacky Comprehensive Vocational School
Jamaica07.1993
Skills
- Qualities: Hard Working Responsible Team Player Dedicated Customer Service Professional Etiquette
- Welding: Interpret AWS welding symbols, safe handling and use of oxyacetylene welding, safety precautions for operating various layouts and fabricating equipment, produce quality fillet braze welds on outside corner joints in flat position, identify joints/welding machines, produces currents and polarities, identify causes of arc blow associate with DC welding, cast iron identification, joint preparation, repair welding procedure, start/perform shape/maintain cut on aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel material
- Knowledge of:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic & Advanced)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Weld Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead
- Oxyacetylene Welding
- Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
- Cutting Torches
- Welding Machines
- Cut-Off Saw
- Hand Drill and Wire Brush
- Welding Helmet and Jacket
- Tip cleaner
- Chipping hammer
- Tape measure
- Adjustable Wrench
- Drill Press
- Hand Grinder
- Measuring Tool
Accomplishments
- Top Tech Achievement Awards
- Perfect Attendance Achievement Awards
- Special Commendation Award
Certification
- 900 Hour Combination Welding Technology Certification Program -Top Tech Award
- Valid Driver’s License
- Bend Certificate – GMAW without backing strip 2G, 3G, and 4G
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding with and without backing strip 2G, 3G, and 4G
- Oxyacetylene and GTAW: All positions
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Certification
Timeline
Fabrication Welder/Body Work
Top View
11.2024 - Current
Welder
Freelance Welder
01.2000 - 01.2023
Apprentice
L & L Engineering Works
01.1996 - 01.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Southeastern High School
High School Diploma - undefined
Tacky Comprehensive Vocational School
Combination Welding Technology Certification Program -
Apex Technical School
Special Commendation Award, Perfect Attendance Achievement Awards, Top Tech Achievement Awards
I have been honored to receive several awards that reflect my strong work ethic, dedication, and technical excellence. I earned a Special Commendation Award for consistently going above expectations, delivering high-quality work, and supporting my team during high-demand periods. I also received Perfect Attendance Achievement Awards for maintaining reliable, on-time attendance and demonstrating dependable commitment to my role. In addition, I earned a Top Tech Achievement Award for outstanding technical performance, problem-solving skills, and excellence in hands-on repair work. These awards showcase my professionalism, consistency, and strong dedication to producing excellent results in every task I take on.