QwanDarius Richardson
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished welder with a robust background at Swanson Sheet Metal, showcasing expertise in stainless steel and aluminum welding in line with Military Standard 1595-A. Demonstrated excellence in troubleshooting, enhancing productivity, and maintaining stringent safety standards. Proficient in blueprint interpretation and skilled in using various welding techniques, contributing to increased production efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Swanson Sheet Metal
04.2024 - Current
- Stainless steel, aluminum and galvanized Mig and Tig welding.
- Forklift driving. Blueprint reading. Packing and shipping
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Spot Welder
Forge Industrial Staffing
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Increased productivity by troubleshooting and resolving welding issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular inspections of finished welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Repair any burn throughs aluminum tig welding
- Maintained a clean work environment, resulting in fewer accidents and increased overall safety.
Welder
Extreme Coating
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Welded flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Stainless steel TIG welding.
- Repaired broken 36foot mud rotors.
- Overhead crane used daily
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Tulsa Welding
Houston, TX08-2022
High School Diploma -
McClain High
Los Angeles, CA08-2012
Skills
- Welded larger diameter piping according to pipeline standard API 1104
- Weld stainless steel & aluminum in accordance with Military Standard 1595-A
- Welded mild steel pipe in accordance with ASME Section IX
- Structural steel in accordance with AWS D11 codes and standards
- Weld 2”-5” pipe in the following positions: 2G, 5G, & 6G vertical, horizontal & overhead positions
- Hand Torches, Plasma Arc, Air Carbon Arc, Grinding
- Able to interpret blueprints and welding diagrams
- Measured, cut, prepared & fitted segments of pipe & structural steel
- Run overlapping beads
- Utilized 6010, 7018, 7024 electrodes and ER70S, 309Lfiller metals
Timeline
Welder
Swanson Sheet Metal
04.2024 - Current
Spot Welder
Forge Industrial Staffing
01.2023 - 04.2024
Welder
Extreme Coating
06.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate - Welding
Tulsa Welding
High School Diploma -
McClain High
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