Patrick Kary

Metal fabrication and welding. Work included building hot rods

• Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
• Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
• Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.

• Repair worn parts by welding on extra layers of metal.
• File rough edges of metal after cutting operations are completed.
• Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
• Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
• Grind off excess weld material from joints using portable grinders or buffers.

• File rough edges of metal after cutting operations are completed.
• Smooth seams between sections of sheet metal with a hammer and dolly combination tool set.
• Install hardware on fabricated items such as hinges, handles or brackets using hand tools.
• Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
• Secure components together with bolts and screws using power wrenches.

• Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.

• Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
• Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
• Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.