Nicholas Denson
Vernon
Summary
Dedicated Welding Supervisor with expertise in safety compliance, team coordination, and process improvement. Proven track record in training staff and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Supervisor
Pearsons Livestock Equipment
Vernon
05.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily welding operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on welding techniques and equipment usage.
- Coordinated workflow between welding teams and production schedules.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in operations.
- Communicated with management about project statuses and resource needs.
- Managed inventory levels for all welding supplies ensuring a sufficient stock was available at all times.
- Ordered supplies such as electrodes, fluxes, gases for MIG and TIG welding machines when necessary.
- Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing and fabrication to ensure timely delivery of parts being welded or repaired.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Operate forklift in safe and controlled manner.
Wet End Operator
Georgia-Pacific
Quanah
06.2014 - 04.2021
- Operated wet end machinery to ensure consistent product quality.
- Monitored pulp and chemical levels for optimal production processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with teammates to resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing daily tasks and inspections.
- Recorded production data accurately for process improvement initiatives.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems during production runs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and machine maintenance activities.
- Checked raw material levels prior to beginning a shift as well as prior to leaving at the end of a shift.
- Conducted quality checks throughout the production process to ensure standards were met.
- Operated production equipment such as pumps, motors, and valves to ensure proper flow of raw materials.
- Trained new operators on how to properly run wet end machinery safely and efficiently.
- Adjusted settings on machines to regulate speed, feed rate, and other aspects of the process.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems that occurred during operation.
- Monitored gauges and instruments to detect changes in pressure, temperature, and levels.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving wet end equipment or processes.
- Followed standard operating procedures related to all wet end operations.
- Reported any issues with machinery or processes immediately to supervisors.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on wet end equipment to reduce downtime.
- Started machines and moved controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls.
- Took machines apart to clear jams and replace broken components.
- Operate forklift in a safe manner.
Education
Associate of Science -
Vernon College
Vernon, TX12-2022
Skills
- Welding supervision
- Process improvement
- Weld inspection
- Machine operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team coordination
- Training staff
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Task delegation
- Welding Fit-up
- Welding safety
- Stick welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Torch cutting
- Wire feed machines
- Welding machine setup
Timeline
Welding Supervisor
Pearsons Livestock Equipment
05.2021 - Current
Wet End Operator
Georgia-Pacific
06.2014 - 04.2021
Associate of Science -
Vernon College