Raymond Pomeroy
Welder
Binghamton,USA
Summary
Versatile Welder with extensive experience in industrial and manufacturing settings. Skilled in MIG, TIG, and stick welding with a focus on precision and quality. Strong ability to interpret blueprints and collaborate effectively in team environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabricator/CNC Plasma Lead
Samscreen
Conklin, NY
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Led three departments, facilitated production of custom aggregate screening equipment with the shortest lead times in the industry.
- Spearheaded primary production equipment update across multiple departments, three new welding machines and two new plasma tables; increased output capacity by 30%.
- Maintained $2.5M stock steel inventory; ensured sustained, job-ready quantities always on hand to support production goals.
- Worked directly with Engineering department on product and in-house tooling development/fabrication; increased plant output in burgeoning shape-wire department 130% in three years.
- Trained on various fabrication machines, including iron worker, plate shear, plate roller (3 & 4 roll), hydraulic forming press, gantry crane, electric hoist, trommel rotator and fork lifts (2K-20K).
- Introduced and trained all welders on new Pulse-MIG process; improved overall quality of traditionally problematic assemblies plagued by heat distortion from other weld processes.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
- Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
Welder/Fitter/Engineering Tech III
SAIC
Hanahan, SC
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Pulse-MIG certified (x-ray) on high-armor steel required for Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Egress modernization program; ensured complete penetration and fusion of base metals in compliance with weld procedures and conforming to blueprints and engineer drawings.
- Trained in multiple machinist disciplines, including milling machine, lathe, press brake and ironworker, self-initiated cross training facilitated in-house execution of program requirements.
- Assisted in training of new hire welders and fabrication technicians in accordance with company phased training plan.
Tank Welder
Boasso Global
North Charleston, SC
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Sole welder for company’s largest East Coast repair depot. Managed welding shop with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for all metal structural repairs of intermodal bulk cargo tanks processed through depot in accordance with International Organization for Standardization requirements, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Conducted inspections of work performed to assure conformance with standards, plans or other outlined specifications.
- Ensured complete penetration and fusion of base/filler metals through destructive and nondestructive testing methods as necessary.
- Repaired damage to integrated steam heating lines of bulk cargo tanks to maintain full operational product loading capability.
- Responsible for structural frame repair of over-the-road intermodal cargo chassis in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation requirements.
- Managed all welding related consumable and life-cycle components necessary for daily operations.
- Conducted any fabrication, repairs, alterations or special projects supporting depot operations as directed by management.
- Maintained and troubleshot all assigned GTAW/SMAW/FCAW/GMAW welding machines, thermal cutting devices and power tools.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman
US Air Force
Joint Base Charleston, SC
10.1997 - 10.2016
- Managed 19 personnel supporting Force Protection, 52 C-17 aircraft and 26,000 square mile emergency response area.
- Wrote and provided final quality control of 19 annual performance reports prior to becoming official matter of record; ensured thorough and accurate depiction of performance while adhering to higher headquarters standardized formatting.
- Oversaw 1000+ emergency responses involving improvised explosive devices, Civil War, WW I & WW II era munitions.
- Reviewed, validated, approved and conducted unit’s extensive 364 item annual Master Training Plan; provided clear monthly training evolutions for 19 personnel.
- Authored unit policy and operating instructions; provided clear direction and procedure for multiple facets of daily operations.
- Developed and executed annual budget of $350K, afforded mission critical support locally and abroad.
- Maintained installation’s largest conventional munitions account of 1456 items with 100% accountability; sustained full training, operational and contingency capability.
- Assured accountability, inspection and procurement of $5.3M in equipment assets slated for worldwide contingency operations.
- Maintained bench stock of critical personal protective equipment supporting emergency response operations valued at over $200K.
- Approving Official of four Government Purchase Card accounts; ensured proper and legal funds execution of 5,000+ mirco-purchases.
- Advanced electronic circuit identification, diagnostic and defeat capability; x-ray and external meter/monitor component identification, troubleshooting and bypass of AC and DC systems.
- Developed internal order, supply and equipment tracking programs for accountability and inventory rotation scheduling; extended usable life of assets during DoD-wide fiscal draw down.
- Joint Base Charleston Street Riding Skills Mentorship Program Instructor.
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach – BRC/BRC-2/ARC.
- Air Mobility Command Sport Bike Course Instructor.
- Conducted 48 MSF courses; 576 novice and experienced riders trained to basic and advanced levels.
- Designed and implemented three-tier curriculum for advanced fine motor skill development in motorcycle operations; zero categorized mishaps of 1450 students that attended.
- Maintained 18 training motorcycles to ensure safety of novice students attending course; motorcycle inspections, fuel and overall condition verified before each class.
- Updated certification on each qualified area as it became available; ensured most up-to-date curriculum available to students as soon as possible.
- 20+ years forklift, front end loader, backhoe, trackhoe/excavator, dozer and skid steer experience; primarily to facilitate tamping of explosive operations/post blast site remediation and building explosive containment fortifications.
Heavy Equipment Operator and Pavements Specialist
US Air Force
Hill AFB, UT
11.1992 - 10.1997
- 4 years forklift, front end loader, backhoe, trackhoe/excavator, dozer and skid steer experience; facilitating tamping of explosive operations/post blast site remediation; heavy construction material landfill operations; land clearing; building, runway/taxi way/airfield parking surface site preparation and utility line repair.
- 4 years street and airfield snow removal experience; including multi-purpose, rollover and wide-wing plows; front mount and towed brooms; high-speed, dual engine ribbon snow blowers and 5 ton/10 ton dump truck sanding/salting equipment.
- 4 years 7.5/10 ton tractor/trailer experience with 48-53 foot lowboy trailers and 5000 gallon water distribution tanker.
- 4 years Tymco street sweeper experience in residential and commercial settings.
- 4 years road grader experience; rough and final grading of reclaimed rail bed.
- Designed, prepared, formed and poured concrete for sidewalk, driveways, gutters, building pads, and airfield runway and parking surfaces.
- Railroad track inspection and maintenance; replaced ties, rail, switches, crossings and ballast on 27 miles of RR used to transport large quantity DoT regulated explosives.
Education
Welding Technology - NCCER Core Curriculum, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Interpreting Welding Symbols/Drawings/Instructions, Read Blueprints, Mathematics, Shielded Metal Arc Welding on Pipe, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Pipe, Weld Quality
Arclabs
Hanahan, SC05.2017
Associates of Science (A.S.) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal; concentrations in explosive theory and application, electrical/electronic theory, application, circuit/component diagnostics and defeat/bypass; U.S. and foreign conventional munitions identification, render safe and disposal; improvised explosive device identification, construction, placement and defeat; nuclear weapons theory, design and render safe
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL04.2015
High School Diploma -
Tri-Valley Central School
Grahamsville, NY06.1992
Skills
- CAC/G
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Measuring instruments
- Tape measures
- Levels
- Squares
- Weld gauges
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Infrared thermometers
- Files
- Hammers
- Chisels
- Stationary band saw
- Port-a-band
- Grinders
- End grinders
- Rotary files
- Thermal beveling equipment
- Abrasive saws
- Cold saws
- Layout
- Fit
- Weld
- Mobile crane operation
- Gantry crane operation
- Forklift operation
- OSHA 10 Construction Safety and Health
- Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code
- ISO 9001
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Scrum Fundamentals
- GD&T
- Lean and 5S methodologies
- Welding method determination
- Material selection
- Weldment dimensions
- Tolerance
- Strength requirements
- WPS compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- AC/DC electronic circuit identification
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Bypass/defeat experience
- Equipment procurement
- Materials procurement
- GSA
- Government Purchase Card
- Market research
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Process improvement
- Component fabrication
- Supply management
- Welding machine maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Welder/Fabricator/CNC Plasma Lead
Samscreen
06.2021 - 05.2025
Welder/Fitter/Engineering Tech III
SAIC
05.2019 - 05.2021
Tank Welder
Boasso Global
05.2017 - 05.2019
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman
US Air Force
10.1997 - 10.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator and Pavements Specialist
US Air Force
11.1992 - 10.1997
Welding Technology - NCCER Core Curriculum, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, Interpreting Welding Symbols/Drawings/Instructions, Read Blueprints, Mathematics, Shielded Metal Arc Welding on Pipe, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Pipe, Weld Quality
Arclabs
Associates of Science (A.S.) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal; concentrations in explosive theory and application, electrical/electronic theory, application, circuit/component diagnostics and defeat/bypass; U.S. and foreign conventional munitions identification, render safe and disposal; improvised explosive device identification, construction, placement and defeat; nuclear weapons theory, design and render safe
Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
Tri-Valley Central School
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