Ricky Fields
Nitro,WV
Summary
Dynamic Lead Welder/Mechanic with extensive experience at Andritz Separation, excelling in welding operations and team mentorship. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in gas tungsten arc welding and fostering collaboration, driving successful project outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Welder/ Mechanic
Andritz Separation
Scott Depot, WV
08.2015 - Current
- Supervised welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on equipment usage and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency in fabrication tasks.
- Conducted inspections of welded components to ensure compliance with specifications.
Centrifuge Mechanic
Kanawha Manufacturing
Charleston, WV
09.2005 - 08.2015
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in assembly and disassembly of mechanical components for repair.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nitro Highschool
Nitro, WV05.1996
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Tool maintenance
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Joint preparation
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Material selection
- Welding inspection
- Teamwork and communication
- Pipe welding
- Fabrication techniques
- Welding safety
- Grinding skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stick welding
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Power tools operation
- Reliability
- Vertical welding
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Machine operation
- Shaping and cutting
- Hand and power tool operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Surface grinding
- Arc welding
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Power tools
- Inspection skills
- Physical strength
- Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Overhead welding position
- Cutting techniques
- Portable grinders
- Welding
- Parts cleaning and degreasing
- Flat welding position
- Pipe fitting
- Gas metal arc equipment
- Wire feed machines
- Flux core welding
- Measurements and calculations
- Precision measuring instruments
- Repair skills
- Blueprint reading
- Combination metal welding
- Parts assembly
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Lead Welder/ Mechanic
Andritz Separation
08.2015 - Current
Centrifuge Mechanic
Kanawha Manufacturing
09.2005 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Nitro Highschool