NATHANIAL ALDRICH
Muncie,IN
Summary
Welding faculty and CWI with extensive experience in training diverse welding methods and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong background in assessing performance, supervising lab safety, and mentoring students for career success. Expert in collaborating with industry to develop relevant training programs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding faculty and CWI
Ivy Tech Community College
muncie, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, enhancing student proficiency in various welding methods.
- Assessed student performance through practical demonstrations and evaluations.
- Supervised lab activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with industry partners to align training with current job market needs.
- Guided students in career development and secured job placement opportunities.
- Performed weld inspections, ensuring adherence to industry standards and quality assurance.
- Reviewed welding procedures and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored welders' qualifications in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
Lead Welder
Progress Rail
Muncie, IN
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Followed blueprints, engineering sketches, and work order directions to determine welding processes and complete quality work by my team and I.
- Fabricated parts to complete assemblies according to specifications.
- Oversaw quality assurance for all work completed by myself and my team.
- Maintained safety standards for myself and team by enforcing proper gear and equipment usage.
- Delegated tasks at piping station of underframe to optimize workflow.
Fabricator
Versatile Metals
Muncie, IN
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Shaped and welded sheet metal to meet customer specifications and ensure high-quality standards.
- Set up jobs based on work orders, interpreting blueprints to ensure precise execution.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Read and interpreted blueprints for accurate production.
- Operated machinery to shape and assemble metal parts.
Education
Associates of applied science - Industrial technology
Ivy Tech
muncie, IN07-2021
Skills
- GMAW welding
- GTAW welding
- SMAW welding
- Blueprint reading
- Bridge crane operation
- Fork truck certification
- Curriculum development
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- CWI certified welding inspector
- AWS Welder Performance Qualifier Endorsement
Timeline
Welding faculty and CWI
Ivy Tech Community College
05.2023 - Current
Lead Welder
Progress Rail
06.2020 - 05.2024
Fabricator
Versatile Metals
11.2019 - 06.2021
Associates of applied science - Industrial technology
Ivy Tech