Nathan Hayes
Goodletsville ,TN
Summary
Adept at leading teams to exceed project expectations, I honed my expertise at Barnett Steel, mastering both structural welding and effective team collaboration. My proactive approach in mentoring and safety management significantly enhanced productivity and reduced accidents, showcasing my commitment to excellence and safety in the welding industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Foreman
Barnett Steel
Portland Tn
01.2021 - Current
- Mentored junior welders, sharing valuable industry knowledge and fostering a skilled workforce.
- Managed a team of welders, ensuring timely project completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource usage and reducing waste materials in the fabrication process.
- Reduced workplace accidents by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular safety training sessions.
- Increased overall productivity by implementing efficient welding techniques and processes.
- Balanced workload distribution among welders while maintaining high-quality output levels throughout each project phase.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure accurate material procurement and allocation for projects.
- Troubleshot issues related to equipment or workflow inefficiencies, implementing effective solutions promptly.
- Developed custom welding solutions for unique client specifications, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Conducted employee evaluations based on quality metrics derived from completed projects as well as adherence to company policies regarding timelines and safety procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of welding equipment, maintaining optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welder
Madden Industrial Craftsmen
Portland, OR
01.2020 - 12.2020
Structural Welder
H W Metal
Portland, OR
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
Welder
Barnett Steel
Portland, Tn
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
Welder
Nash Erection and Welding
Nashville, TN
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
Education
White House High
White House, TNSkills
- Layout and Fitting
- Scheduling and Planning
- Plasma cutting
- Structural welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Welding expertise
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding Symbols
- Weld Inspection
- Joint Preparation
- Environmental awareness
- Cost Estimation
- Heat treatment
- Material Selection
- Metallurgy Knowledge
- Welding inspection
- Welding safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Following Instructions
- Multitasking
Timeline
Welder Foreman
Barnett Steel
01.2021 - Current
Welder
Madden Industrial Craftsmen
01.2020 - 12.2020
Structural Welder
H W Metal
09.2017 - 12.2019
Welder
Barnett Steel
03.2015 - 07.2017
Welder
Nash Erection and Welding
10.2011 - 03.2015
White House High