Richard Lawrence
10875 E Hwy 25
Summary
Dynamic MIG Welder with extensive experience at Fisher Body & Paint, skilled in precision welding and fabrication. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and execute complex designs with attention to detail. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills enhance efficiency and quality in all projects. Committed to safety and excellence in every task.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Repair
Self Employed
Belleview, FL
07.2025 - Current
Made welding repairs as needed
Added welded new designs
Also did mechanical work as needed
Fabrication Welder
U Dump Trailers
Ocala, FL
06.2021 - 07.2025
Welded together pieces to blueprint specifications, operated a grinder either grinding or cutting
Also used torches and plasma cutter to fit pieces to make dump trailers from 4x8 to 8x20 gooseneck trailer
Inbound Forklift Operator
Target Distribution
Amsterdam, NY
11.2015 - 04.2020
Operated forklifts to unload trailers to move products to specified locations within distribution center
As needed pulled product to deliver to different doors to be loaded
MIG Welder
Fisher Body & Paint
Worcester, NY
06.2011 - 11.2019
Mechanical work as needed
Made welding repairs on car bodies and parts
Grinded and sanded as needed
Assisted painter as needed
MIG Welder
WW Husky
Denver, NC
04.2006 - 05.2011
Used various jigs to setup pallet racks
Mig welded with a team or individually
When needed assisted with putting on paint production line
Unloaded as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School
Sparr, FLSkills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Horizontal welding
- Equipment operation
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Crane operation
- Joint preparation
- Welding symbols
- Surface preparation
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Precision measuring
- Brake press operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Materials selection
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Material selection
- Manual dexterity
- Time management
- Machine adjustment
Timeline
Welder/Repair
Self Employed
07.2025 - Current
Fabrication Welder
U Dump Trailers
06.2021 - 07.2025
Inbound Forklift Operator
Target Distribution
11.2015 - 04.2020
MIG Welder
Fisher Body & Paint
06.2011 - 11.2019
MIG Welder
WW Husky
04.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School