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Patrick Rivers

Cambridge,MN

Summary

Talented fabricator with 11 years experience fabricating and assembling structural metal products, including hydraulic cylinders, ATV parts, tables and chairs, decorative pieces, and rapid-fire jig parts. Proactive fabricator with background protecting components from distortion and producing high-quality work. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in MIG welding. Also have experience with TIG welding.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Triple Edge Fabrication
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
  • Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the company''s fabrication operations.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Welder

Aurelius Manufacturing
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to fit parts in place before welding.

Welder

Cambridge Metals and Plastics
04.2013 - Current
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components
  • Utilized MIG and Pulse welding techniques
  • Also spent time some time learning to operate sheet lasers, tube bending, and punch press machines.

Welder

Aurelius Manufacturing
07.2012 - 04.2013
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components
  • Utilized and created various jigs and fixtures to facilitate production of product
  • Operated an acetylene torch, plasma cutter, and various hand tools
  • Maintained my own work space.

Part Cleaner

Aurelius Manufacturing
10.2009 - 07.2012
  • Cleaned each part that has been welded to prepare them for assembly and paint
  • Tool experience includes hammers and chisels, sandpaper, metal files, and a hand grinder with various attachments
  • Worked alone and with management to brainstorm new techniques and tools to facilitate and speed up production
  • Also acted as a quality control for the parts before they left the welding department.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Isanti High School
Cambridge, MN
06.2000

Skills

  • Fabrication Professional
  • Metal working ability
  • Welding safety precautions
  • Reading drawings, models and blueprints
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Flux Core (FCAW) welding
  • Strategic thinker
  • Comfortable leading small groups
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding

Accomplishments

Was sent to Mexico to oversee the teaching of processes for a new manufacturing facility.

Timeline

Welder

Cambridge Metals and Plastics
04.2013 - Current

Welder

Aurelius Manufacturing
07.2012 - 04.2013

Part Cleaner

Aurelius Manufacturing
10.2009 - 07.2012

Welder

Triple Edge Fabrication

Welder

Aurelius Manufacturing

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Isanti High School

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