Myron Chester
Houck,Az
Summary
I am seeking a entry level welding/millwright position with a solid, reputable company where i can use my experience and expertise to contribute to their financial success and goals. My work ethick and desires for advancement would be an asset to your firm.
Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Millwright/Ironwork
MMI Industrial and Steel
Mesa, AZ
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- 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.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Welder
Brahma
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Dismantled, straightened, reshaped and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
- Reviewed contractor standards, specifications and other documentation to determine welding requirements and plan work.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Maintained inventory and controlled use of various welding consumables.
- Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Carried out safety checks on electrical systems.
- Completed work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Fabricated and designed metal modifications of equipment.
- Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bended components to complete assigned tasks.
- Laid out, aligned and secured parts and assemblies.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
- Developed skills in flame cutting, beveling and notching of parts.
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment and materials from unnecessary risks.
- Welded combinations of metals and alloys to join components.
- Analyzed technical documentation to plan smooth layouts, assemblies and welding operations.
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results.
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications.
- Removed excess materials from complete work and polished surfaces.
- Cleaned and degreased parts to keep equipment operating correctly.
- Set up and operated welding equipment.
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment.
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes.
- Estimated materials needed for each job and kept supplies within optimal levels.
- Inspected finished workpieces and separated or reworked non-conforming items.
Welder
Rocky Mountain Industrial
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed skills in flame cutting, beveling and notching of parts.
- Dismantled, straightened, reshaped and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
- Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bended components to complete assigned tasks.
- Laid out, aligned and secured parts and assemblies.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Completed work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
- Fabricated and designed metal modifications of equipment.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
- Removed excess materials from complete work and polished surfaces.
- Set up and operated welding equipment.
- Cleaned and degreased parts to keep equipment operating correctly.
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment and materials from unnecessary risks.
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes.
- Welded combinations of metals and alloys to join components.
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment.
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
- Maintained inventory and controlled use of various welding consumables.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
Welder
Parson's Steel
Tuscon, Arizona
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed contractor standards, specifications and other documentation to determine welding requirements and plan work.
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds.
- Developed skills in flame cutting, beveling and notching of parts.
- Welded galvanized stainless steel and aluminum metals to fabricate products, structures and metal equipment.
- Clamped, tack-welded, and heat-bended components to complete assigned tasks.
- Took initiative to organize tasks strategically to meet designated work schedule.
- Laid out, aligned and secured parts and assemblies.
- Dismantled, straightened, reshaped and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
- Identified and addressed defective parts, faulty workmanship and substandard quality of work.
- Completed work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
- Handled layout, fit-up and tacking on multiple product lines.
- Fabricated and designed metal modifications of equipment.
- Maintained inventory and controlled use of various welding consumables.
- Applied understanding of shielded metal arc and gas welding processes.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds.
- Carried out safety checks on electrical systems.
- Kept workspace clean and organized to reduce risk of injury.
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment.
- Cleaned and degreased parts to keep equipment operating correctly.
- Analyzed technical documentation to plan smooth layouts, assemblies and welding operations.
- Removed excess materials from complete work and polished surfaces.
- Set up and operated welding equipment.
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results.
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment and materials from unnecessary risks.
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld and slag.
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes.
- Welded combinations of metals and alloys to join components.
- Tested completed workpieces to verify conformance to tolerance specifications.
Ironworker
Trillium
Denver, Colorado
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Set up equipment and welded parts with arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment.
- Helped riveters complete their work by driving pins, holding rivets for hammering and catching hot rivets in buckets.
- Operated manual and power hammers to shape and forge iron ingots and finished pieces.
- Used metal shears, torches and welding equipment to prepare iron pieces.
- Fabricated, installed and maintained security features of detention facilities.
- Maintained proper thermal protective equipment when handling heated iron and other metals.
- Rigged cranes to hoist components, tools and equipment into place.
- Aligned structural steel members in position to allow for successful riveting, bolting and welding.
- Practiced Safety and being aware of our surroundings.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Holbrook High School
Holbrook, Arizona05.2013
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Product welding
- Power tools
- Torch operation
- Maintain equipment
- Interpret blueprints
- MIG welding
- Hand and power tool safety
- Weld tacking
- Parts fabrication
- Grinding and buffing
- Arc welding
- Metal shaping
- Quality control
- Safety monitoring
LANGUAGES
English, Fluent
Timeline
Welder/Millwright/Ironwork
MMI Industrial and Steel
11.2022 - 03.2025
Welder
Brahma
09.2022 - 11.2022
Welder
Rocky Mountain Industrial
07.2022 - 11.2022
Welder
Parson's Steel
10.2021 - 06.2022
Ironworker
Trillium
06.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Holbrook High School