Rich Seele
Port Clinton,OH
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Fabrication Welder
C-Fann
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH
07.2015 - 08.2023
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
Education
GED -
Fremont Ross
Fremont05-1984
Skills
- Torch cutting
- Structural welding
- Welding
- Weld slagging
- Basic Mechanical Skills
Timeline
Welder/Fabrication Welder
C-Fann
07.2015 - 08.2023
GED -
Fremont Ross