Skilled Fabricator and Welder with extensive experience at Polytech Filtration Systems, Inc. Specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with proficiency in using various metal fabrication tools and machinery. I excel in troubleshooting, equipment design, fabrication and maintenance. Recognized for enhancing product quality through meticulous attention to detail, I effectively adapt and collaborate to deliver customized solutions that exceed client expectations. Proficient in AutoCAD for precise design work.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator, Welder
Polytech Filtration Systems, Inc.
02.1991 - 06.2025
Operated multiple welding machines, shear & brake, grinders, plasma, and oxy-acetylene torch to cut, shape and join metal for a variety of structural, ornamental, automotive, coolant filtration, and conveyor systems.
Fabricated components, structures, and machinery following customer requirements.
Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during high-demand periods.
Improved quality of finished products through meticulous welding and polishing processes.
Customized metal parts to client specifications, enhancing customer satisfaction with tailor-made solutions.
Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
Maintained organized digital libraries of completed drawings and associated files for easy access during construction phases or future reference.
Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD
Assisted in new machinery installation projects, ensuring proper integration into existing systems.
Performed thorough testing after repairs or installations to verify that machines were functioning properly within specifications.