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Luke Haire

Claxton ,GA

Summary

Proven expert in both agriculture and welding, also skilled in various welding and heavy equipment operations, I excel in team leadership, ensuring safety and efficiency. My background in mechanical maintenance and structural welding, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, positions as a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farmer

Will Anderson Farms
08.2019 - 06.2024
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
  • Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
  • Increased crop yield by implementing innovative farming techniques and optimizing irrigation systems.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Managed a diverse team of farmworkers by providing clear direction on daily tasks while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
  • Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading

Welder

RIMCO
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Education

High School Diploma -

Claxton High School
Claxton, GA
05.2022

Certification - Welding

Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
05.2022

Skills

  • Harvesting
  • Crop Management
  • Cultivation
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • General Maintenance
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and Fitting
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Flat Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • MIG welding professional
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Parts Fabrication
  • General tool knowledge
  • Safety Procedures
  • Hand and power tools
  • Tool and equipment maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Front end loader operations
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Front End Loader Handling
  • Excavator Attachment Usage
  • Excavation Expertise
  • Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
  • Hydraulic Lifts

Certification

  • Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) - American Welding Society.


Timeline

Welder

RIMCO
01.2022 - 08.2023

Farmer

Will Anderson Farms
08.2019 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Claxton High School

Certification - Welding

Ogeechee Technical College

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