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Richard Lee

Lynchburg,VA

Summary

Accomplished Welder/Ironworker with a proven track record at Vital Link Inc, showcasing expertise in MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques. Excelled in fabricating parts from blueprints, enhancing efficiency by 30%. Demonstrates strong leadership as a crew leader at Vital Link and as an Ironworker Foreman at Appalachian Coal Company, with a keen focus on safety and precision in high-stakes environments. Skilled in equipment operation and blueprint reading, blending technical prowess with meticulous attention to detail. And almost 20 yrs experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Ironworker

Vital Link Inc
Sealy, TX
05.2015 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated field parts directly from blueprints as well as without prints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Completed welding projects using , gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

Ironworker Foreman

Appalachian Coal Company
Princeton, WV
02.2008 - 05.2015
  • Built coal plants, belt lines, and silos
  • Worked plant shut downs and preformed regular plant maintenance
  • welding repairs in coal plants and replacing silo liners
  • stick,mig, and flux core welder, mild steel and stainless steel
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
  • telehandler opperator
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating boom truck during process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pocahontas High School
Pocahontas VA
08.2000

Skills

  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and Fitting
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Flat Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Horizontal Welding
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Surface Preparation
  • Plasma Arc Welding
  • Rigging Techniques
  • Scaffolding Safety
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Power Tools
  • telehandler operator

Timeline

Welder/Ironworker

Vital Link Inc
05.2015 - Current

Ironworker Foreman

Appalachian Coal Company
02.2008 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Pocahontas High School
Richard Lee