Nicholas Drake
Rochester
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with extensive experience in high-paced industrial environment, looking to transition into new field. Developed strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, ensuring integrity and quality of work. Possesses foundational knowledge in welding techniques and safety protocols, combined with hands-on skills in metal fabrication and blueprint reading. Aims to apply transferable skills to contribute effectively in new and challenging role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Ideal Manufacturing
Webster, NY
08.2023 - 09.2026
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Inspected welds for quality, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
Education
Welding Certificate - Vocational-Technical Education
Arc & Flame
Rochester, NY07-2023
High School Diploma -
Churchville-Chili Highschool
Churchville, NY06-2023
Skills
- Personal protective equipment
- Grinding techniques
- Visual inspection and defects indentification
- Pipe welding
- Fabrication
- GMAW, TIG and Stick experience
- Structural fabrication
- Aluminum and Stainless welding
- Joint preparation
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- D1.1 certified, Ideal Manu. - 2025
Timeline
Structural Welder
Ideal Manufacturing
08.2023 - 09.2026
Welding Certificate - Vocational-Technical Education
Arc & Flame
High School Diploma -
Churchville-Chili Highschool