NICKYFORE KOJIN

• Conducted quality control inspections on welded joints to maintain high standards.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime during production runs.
• Maintained proficiency in handling rigging equipment, including continuous straps, nylon straps, bridals, and snap chains, to facilitate safe and effective load management.
• Managed operation of heavy machinery, ensuring safety and effectiveness in the use of forklifts, grade all, and scissor lifts for successful work completion.
• Executed welding operations in shop and field environments utilizing SMAW and FCAW processes.

• welding structures with fcaw process
• puddle weld thin cage metals
• framing studs and blocks
• grinding and cleaning metals for welding prep
• applied simpson straps to structures
• used various power tools such as skill saw, sawzall, grinder, ect
• operated heavy forklift
• operated skid steer
• concrete forms, pouring, and finish

chemical applications with back pac sprayer, tree planting, pile burning with flame thrower, brush removal, habitat restoration, and using various power tools(chain saw, weed whacker, etc)

• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools
• Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises

• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
• Welded structural beams