Rex Byers jr
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Dynamic welder and fabricator with extensive experience at FNF Construction Inc., excelling in heavy equipment repairs and troubleshooting. Proficient in MIG and stick welding, with a keen attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Recognized for rapid response to critical repairs, ensuring operational efficiency and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/fabricator/mechanic
FNF Construction Inc.
12.2014 - 08.2025
Heavy equipment repairs, troubleshooting and diagnosing trouble codes, equipment function ect. Fabricating parts and tools. Major heavy equipment repairs consisting of cutting out damaged structures and fabricating new ones. Troubleshooting and repairing a/c systems. Executing welding tasks using stick, mig. Mild steel, hard plate, stainless, cast, aluminum and cast steel. Special applications like mild to stainless, stainless to cast. Needing to have a bag packed to immediately respond for 911 calls for critical equipment repairs. Hot plant, crushing and mine site repairs.
Shop Technician
Empire Cat
07.2021 - 01.2023
Trained on sis and cat ET. Update software, flash ECMs. Troubleshoot trouble codes, diagnos and repair. Exclusive CAT equipment repairs and dealer access to major trouble code diagnosis and repairs.
Education
GED - GED And Welding
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ12.2015
Skills
- SiS trained
- CAT ET trained
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Crane operation
- Joint preparation
- Surface preparation
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Precision measuring
- Hazardous material handling
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Material selection
- Heat treatment
- Rigging techniques
- Fire prevention
- Special alloys
- Non-destructive testing
- Time management
- Health and safety
- Tool operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Product welding
- Multi-process welding
- Stick welding
Timeline
Shop Technician
Empire Cat
07.2021 - 01.2023
Welder/fabricator/mechanic
FNF Construction Inc.
12.2014 - 08.2025
GED - GED And Welding
Central Arizona College
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