Skilled welder fabrication with over 15 years working with metal and welding. Trained in all tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and a great attune.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder
McLellan Industries
Hanford, CA
11.2013 - 03.2023
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Sanitary Welder
Wilson's sanitary welding LLC
Tulare, CA
05.2011 - 10.2013
Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Determined optimal materials, layout reference points and sequence operations to create neat and durable welds.
Processed welded component parts with use of machinery such as mills, lathes and grinders.
Installed, repaired and modified structural steel components in [Type] installations.
Completed repairs with frequent work in different welding positions and environments.
Cut, trimmed and fabricated metal components to exact dimensions for building and assembling.
Welded and assembled [Type] systems and sub-assembly components.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Maintenance Welder
Stewart aviation
Visalia, CA
05.1995 - 06.2008
Used gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
Maintained proficiency with cutting torches, hand tools and pneumatic devices.
Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Inspected parts or aircraft to identify defects, proper fluid levels and general wear.
Completed flightline, hangar maintenance and repairs on assigned aircraft.
Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems as directed.
Transported vehicles for repair by driving, towing or pushing into service bay.
Briefed and debriefed pilots and crew members performing functional check flights.
Operated riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding/maintenance
Collage of The Sequios
Visalia, CA
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Seierra Collage
Jamestown, CA
Skills
Assembly
Grinders
Fabrication
Defect repair
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Production
MIG welding
Welding procedure verification
Blueprints
TIG Welding
Certification
Sierraertified stainless mig dot, mclellan ind - 2023
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