10+ years of production and fabrication experience. Expert at welding and blue print reading. Very good communication skills. Microsoft office experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/ Quality Technician / Working Team Lead
FMH Conveyors
Jonesboro, AR
11.2020 - Current
Assisted the company in achieving its objectives by assisting production workers.
Made recommendations for changes to test plans, manufacturing processes, and employee training.
Made suggestions for how to improve testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and training.
Followed all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
Kept track of the results and entered them into a computer database.
Helped to train QA Technicians.
Collaborated with managers to put the company's policies and goals into action.
Compared the results to the specifications and looked for any differences.
Enter all data into computer database and properly file paperwork.
Read and understand blue prints layouts to ensure proper Quality.
Welder
Greenbrier ARI Marmaduke
Marmaduke, AR
12.2019 - 11.2020
Work orders and welding blue prints provided verbal and written instructions, which I translated.
Efficiently cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces.
Used portable grinders, hand files, and scrapers to remove rough spots from work pieces.
Dismantled, straightened, reshaped, and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
Used an air arc and a grinder to remove and repair unacceptable welds to meet quality guidelines.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
Welded in a variety of positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
Trained new employees on safe ways to build railcars
Reduced warping by using proper fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
Guided our team to be more team oriented.
Kept track of all parts for tasks at hand.
Incorporated new ways to ensure safer and more efficient labor for assembling rail cars.
Reduced project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment like forklifts.
Welder/Overhead Crane Operator
Controlled Automation Inc
Bauxite, AR
04.2017 - 08.2019
Maintained the correct length of arc and speed of movement to form the specified depth of fusion and bead.
Detected faulty equipment operation and defective materials and resolved the issues quickly.
Completed projects in a safe manner by carefully monitoring conditions when lighting torches.
Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve the desired configurations.
Set up and operated hand and power tools, as well as shielded and gas metal arc welding machines.
Inspected welds and double-checked critical measurements after they were completed.
Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour, and bevel metal and structural shapes.
Read and understood blue print layouts.
Production
Butterball LLC
Jonesboro, AR
12.2015 - 09.2016
Operated handheld tools to correctly cut and weigh meat as it comes down the production line.
Ensured that no foreign material was processed with the product.
Prepare product for packaging.
Keep area clean and sanitized.
Welder
Greenbrier Paragould
Paragould, AR
02.2014 - 02.2015
Used portable grinders, hand files, and scrapers to remove rough spots from work pieces.
Dismantled, straightened, reshaped, and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
Used an air arc and a grinder to remove and repair unacceptable welds to meet quality guidelines.
Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag, or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
Inspected chains, hammers, and other tools for damage or wear to avoid injuries and accidents.
Inspected welds and double-checked critical measurements after they were completed.
Read and understood blue print layouts.
Welder/Fitter
All Steel Construction
Benton, AR
03.2012 - 01.2014
Maintained the correct length of arc and speed of movement to form the specified depth of fusion and bead.
Detected faulty equipment operation and defective materials and resolved the issues quickly.
Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure them prior to welding.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground, and bolted component parts to achieve the required configurations and positions.
Set up and operated hand and power tools, as well as shielded and gas metal arc welding machines.
Chipped away debris and thick crust of rust, slag, and other materials to prepare surfaces for welding.
Inspected welds and double-checked critical measurements after they were completed.
Read and understood blue print layouts.
Welder
Prospect Steel Co.
Little Rock, AR
03.2011 - 02.2012
Used the work order as a blueprint to remove, repair, and replace damaged components.
Worked with the parts department to get the parts I needed.
Work orders and welding blue prints provided verbal and written instructions, which I translated.
Inspected chains, hammers, and other tools for damage or wear to avoid injuries and accidents.