Paxton Daw

Boat dock repairs structural welding ,3G,4G,5G stick welding use of 7018 rods power tools, kite cables repair, Anchor cables repair, heavy equipment operator, back hoe, fork lift, front end loader. Open water Diver Certified, CPR certified.

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
• Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
• Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
• Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Weld components in flat,vertical,overhead positions.

Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.

Lay out, position,align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straight edges combination square,calipers and rulers.

Recognize set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade,such as shielded metal arc and gas metal are welding equipment.

Clamp, hold,tack-weld,heat-bend,grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configuration and position for welding.

Weld separately and combination using aluminum,stainless steel,cast iron and other alloys.

Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being weld.

experience with welding electrode holders,welding guns,welding lenses,welding mask and shields. welding tips,torches and wire brushes, cutter.

• Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
• Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work.
• Completed work with proper alignment and allowances for shrinkage to produce durable welds.
• Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
• Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.

• Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
• Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
• Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
• Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
• Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
• Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work.
• Selected, set up and staged equipment to complete jobs according to project specifications.
• Completed work with proper alignment and allowances for shrinkage to produce durable welds.
• Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
• Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
• Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.
• Secured parts in position by bolting , clamping and tack-welding pieces.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
• Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
• Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
• Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
• Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
• Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
• Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
• Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
• Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
• Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
• Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
• Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
• Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.