Levi Jones
Warren,PA
Summary
At Oakland Products, I leveraged my expertise in MIG and TIG welding to enhance fabrication quality, showcasing my attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Skilled in blueprint analysis and safety protocols, I thrive in team settings, driving project success through effective collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Welding Fabricator
Hensa Stmp
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards, keeping documentation updated and accessible.
- Streamlined workshop operations, organizing tools and equipment for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Facilitated cross-department communication, ensuring projects stayed on schedule with clear updates and coordination.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Adapted quickly to new welding technologies and materials, keeping company at forefront of industry advancements.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and precise cutting techniques.
- Ensured precision in metal fabrication by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and design plans.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during welding tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained welding equipment to optimal standards, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
- Enhanced productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Increased workshop efficiency, organizing supplies and tools for easy access and reduced setup times.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining and repairing welding equipment regularly.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Streamlined welding processes, reducing project completion times through implementation of efficient welding strategies.
- Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Oakland Products
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased efficiency in metal fabrication with precise welding techniques for complex assemblies.
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives through thorough inspection of completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Completed complex projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects by efficiently collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Enhanced project visual appeal, applying advanced finishing techniques for aesthetic welds.
- Adapted quickly to new welding technologies and materials, keeping company at forefront of industry advancements.
- Achieved high-quality finishes by meticulously preparing materials before welding and performing detailed post-weld cleanups.
- Maintained welding equipment to optimal standards, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during welding tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
Education
Electric Arc Welding Certification - Welding
Precision Manufacturing Institute
Meadville, PA06-2022
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Pipe welding
- MIG welding professional
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Precision measuring
- Surface Preparation
- Joint Preparation
- Welding Symbols
- Brake Press Operation
- Product welding
- Welding safety
- MIG welding
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Blueprints Analysis
- Quality Control
- Flat Welding Position
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Portable Grinders
- Quality Inspection
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Measurements and Calculations
- Mathematical Calculations
- Critical Thinking
- Power Tools Operation
- Arc welding
- Surface grinding
- Decision-Making
- Weld tacking
- Measurement tools
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Maintaining components
- Flat Welding
- Horizontal Welding
- Cutting techniques
- Parts Fabrication
- Welding Position Proficiency
Certification
Certified in Electric Arc Welding.
Osha 10 Certified.
Timeline
Welder/Welding Fabricator
Hensa Stmp
04.2024 - 09.2024
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Oakland Products
02.2023 - 08.2023
Certified in Electric Arc Welding.
Osha 10 Certified.
Electric Arc Welding Certification - Welding
Precision Manufacturing Institute
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