Philip Locklear
Maxton,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Reliable Construction Worker known for high productivity and efficiency in completing projects. Skilled in operating heavy machinery, reading blueprints, and site safety management. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure seamless collaboration and project success under tight deadlines.
Hardworking construction laborer with background in various construction projects including residential and commercial developments. Possess strong skills in manual labor, project coordination, and site preparation. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Contributed to improving job site safety and completing projects on time by effectively collaborating with team members and following precise instructions.
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in tracking tasks and keeping projects on-task. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Remodel/Construction
Self Employed Web
Maxton, NC
01.2018 - Current
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Water Tower Maintenance
Southern Corrosion
Roanoke Rapids, VA
05.2008 - 03.2014
- Removed all debris from area using vacuum cleaner and damp cloths.
- Sealed areas around windows and doors with fibreglass mesh tape prior to taping process.
- Followed safety procedures while working on ladders, scaffolding and other equipment.
- Worked closely with other tradespeople such as plasterers and electricians.
- Cleaned up work area at end of each day, disposing of waste materials in appropriate containers.
- Informed supervisor if more supplies were needed during the course of a job.
- Sanded down entire surface until smooth and even.
- Kept accurate inventory of materials and tools.
- Set up scaffolding and prepared job site with necessary tools and materials.
- Utilized facility tracking system to keep accurate records of completed repairs.
- Handled cleaning tasks following shifts to keep job sites presentable.
- Removed tools, ladders, paint and materials from truck and carried to job site prior to shift.
- Tossed debris and used materials in proper receptacles and maintained clean workspace.
- Stored materials properly in preparation for next shift.
- Communicated with contractor to understand requirements and report updates or issues.
Construction/Welder
Fred Oxendine
Maxton, NC
- Removed rough spots from work pieces using portable grinders or chipping knives.
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected completed work to ensure conformance with blueprints and specifications.
- Assisted other trades workers in their duties when needed such as electricians, plumbers.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding processes.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery used in construction projects such as grinders, drills, saws.
- Worked closely with supervisors, foremen to discuss project requirements, progress reports, job assignments.
- Used oxyacetylene torches to cut metals into required shapes when needed.
- Read blueprints, drawings and followed verbal instructions from supervisors, foremen regarding job assignments.
- Measured work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure proper alignment of components prior to welding.
- Fabricated and installed metal components for structural steel, bridges, and buildings.
- Kept track of supplies used during the course of projects such as electrodes, wire brushes.
- Repaired broken parts, filled holes and increased size of metal parts by welding on extra layers.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Installed pre-fabricated metal structures such as stairs, platforms, walls.
- Cleaned debris from worksites using brooms and shovels after completion of tasks.
- Utilized knowledge of metallurgy to determine weldability of materials and the appropriate technique for each situation.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials onto trucks when needed.
- Set up jigs, fixtures and other tools necessary for the job according to instructions from blueprints and sketches provided by engineers.
- Checked welds for accuracy in order to meet quality standards set by the company.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments with quick precise movements.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Education
Diploma
Dillon High School
Dillon, SCSkills
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE use
- Organization and Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Scaffold building
- Machinery operation
- Site preparation
- Carpentry
- Framing
- Framing construction
- Electrical installation
- Measuring and leveling
- Equipment operation
- Welding
- Torch cutting
- Weld tacking
- Structural welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Welding machine setup
- Hazardous material handling
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Orbital welding
- Cutting techniques
- Overhead welding
- Sub-arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Welding safety
- Wire feed machines
- Arc welding
- Machine adjustment
- Stick welding
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Remodel/Construction
Self Employed Web
01.2018 - Current
Water Tower Maintenance
Southern Corrosion
05.2008 - 03.2014
Construction/Welder
Fred Oxendine
Diploma
Dillon High School