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Marshall James

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Dedicated welding professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance work. Skilled in reading blueprints, specifications, calculating measurements and checking finished product to provide accurate work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Ironworker Apprentice

IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 75
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - Current
    • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety
    • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
    • Aligned holes in members with corresponding holes in previously placed member by drift pins or spud wrench through holes.
    • Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
    • General labor
    • reload welding wire and opening new welding rods
    • Assist welder with grinding down impurities on beams
    • Setting up generators and welding machines

Welder

D&R TANK CO
Albuquerque, NM
09.2021 - 12.2021
    • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
    • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
    • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
    • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
    • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
    • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
    • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
    • Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
    • 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.
    • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.

Welder

American Steel Carports, Inc
Gallup, NM
03.2021 - 08.2021
    • Layout, fit, and welded all metal components for carports
    • GMAW welding process
    • Welded 12g and 14g tubing
    • Interpreted blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and plans to determine appropriate materials and time frames for projects
    • Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
    • Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
    • Worked correctly with each material such as steel
    • Kept work area clean and organized.
    • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
    • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
    • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
    • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
    • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.

Line Operator

United Poly Systems, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Use reel components to build reels to size specifications
  • Place correct reel onto coiler and prepare for startup
  • Monitor for continuous stripe
  • Used bander and hydraulic staple gun
  • Used OD measuring
  • Know and understand quality requirements for all products being produced
  • Make all checks that may be required to assure that product meets order requirements
  • Make corrections as needed to meet order specifications
  • Before making necessary adjustments, informs line supervisor
  • Ensures wraps on reels are neat
  • Cuts conduit, ties-off and caps conduit when each reel is complete
  • Remove reel from coiler using forklift and transport finished product into inventory
  • Grind line scrap as it is produced and stacks scrap
  • Assist line supervisor in line start-ups
  • Maintain neat and orderly work area
  • Assist other line operators in cutting conduit, tie-offs, and reel changes
  • Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
  • Checked inventory supply and stock bins to maintain proper stock levels.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor

Welders Helper

Process Equipment And Supply Company
Farmington, NM
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Cleaned work pieces to remove impurities using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper
  • Determined amount of materials and identified appropriate construction locations
  • Basic math skill and able to follow instructions
  • Ensured work areas were cleaned
  • Assisted welders and fitters
  • Responsible to inspect entire work area for potential release of flammable vapors
  • Utilized Cutting torch, Band Saws, Skill Saws, etc
  • Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors
  • Responsible for using various power tools for preparation, and accurately measure metal for cutting and welding
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools common to welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
  • Selected and installed torches, torch tips, and filler rods according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
  • Recognize existing and potential hazards and know how to identify these through conducting field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before start
  • Examined work pieces for defects; measured work pieces with tools to ensure work order specifications
  • Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.

Solar Installer

RMCI
Albuquerque, NM
02.2019 - 04.2019

This was a three month job installing solar panels in Los Lunas, NM.

  • Worked closely with power tools, electrical panels, and helped wire each panel
  • Also had to work closely with team leads
  • Maintain clean job site and take material to field
  • Bolting up clamps for solar panels
  • Setting and installation of solar modules
  • Tightening of bolts to proper torque specifications
  • Receiving and stocking of materials
  • Maintain tools used for installation in proper working condition Qualifications
  • Ability to perform heavy physical work, lifting/pushing/pulling material weighing 50-100 pounds
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl etc
  • Use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back
  • Problem solving
  • Commitment to safety

Contingent Worker

Masthead International
Rio Rancho, NM
07.2018 - 11.2018

This was a job with masthead international making crates for INTEL to move heavy machinery around building and to ship.

  • Team orientated
  • Used hand tools
  • Handling and moving heavy equipment
  • Pulling, truck loading, packaging, shipping, receiving and material handling
  • Operate pallet jack and/or forklift in safe and responsible manner
  • Determined appropriate places for storage assuring that stocking and stacking Took safety procedures and product protection requirements
  • Wore OSHA hazmat suits to clean hazardous waste
  • Ensure warehouse areas were kept clean, dry and free from debris.

Demolition Laborer

Aerotek
Albuquerque, NM
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Demolished old buildings and homes for renovation and reconstruction
  • Used power tools and sledge hammers to break down walls
  • Took safety precautions to make sure buildings were safe before demolishing building
  • Followed foreman's instructions
  • Cooperated with coworkers for safe and fast work environment.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards
  • Set up ladders, scaffolding, fences and temporary structures to prepare sites and protect public
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents

General Laborer

Klinger Constructors
Albuquerque, NM
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations
  • Signaled and supported equipment operators with moving through sites and securing special attachments
  • Set up ladders, scaffolding, fences and temporary structures to prepare sites and protect public
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency
  • Loaded and removed debris from sites to keep areas clean and avoid safety concerns
  • Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances
  • Operated heavy equipment and machines to break down masonry, drywall and brick
  • Wore mandated safety equipment and used correct procedures for total site safety
  • Used sledgehammers, drills and hydraulic tools for detail work prior to full demolition
  • Operated jackhammer, cutting saws and other power tools for demolition work
  • Placed roll-off dumpsters in optimal locations to collect bulk debris
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Electrical Helper

FSG Electric
Albuquerque, NM
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Helped wire lights for signs and put up Aluminum composite panels on side of buildings
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in homes and small businesses
  • Operated hand and power tools correctly to minimize risks of damage, shock or personal injury
  • Installed light fixtures in existing structures and new constructions
  • Kept work vehicle clean and neat to give professional appeal to current and potential customers
  • Measured, cut and pulled wire for residential and commercial work
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge

Education

Certificate - Welding

University of New Mexico
Gallup, NM
12.2022

Certificate - Welding Apprentice

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
08.2019

High School Diploma -

Miyamura High School
Gallup, NM
05.2017

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Hand Tools Use
  • Flat, structural, vertical and overhead welding
  • Pipe fitting and Fabrication

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Ironworker Apprentice

IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 75
12.2021 - Current

Welder

D&R TANK CO
09.2021 - 12.2021

Welder

American Steel Carports, Inc
03.2021 - 08.2021

Line Operator

United Poly Systems, LLC
01.2021 - 03.2021

Welders Helper

Process Equipment And Supply Company
05.2019 - 01.2021

Solar Installer

RMCI
02.2019 - 04.2019

Contingent Worker

Masthead International
07.2018 - 11.2018

Demolition Laborer

Aerotek
07.2018 - 09.2018

General Laborer

Klinger Constructors
04.2018 - 07.2018

Electrical Helper

FSG Electric
01.2018 - 04.2018

Certificate - Welding

University of New Mexico

Certificate - Welding Apprentice

San Juan College

High School Diploma -

Miyamura High School