Robbie Collier

Develope a good maintenance team and be a leader that people will want to follow when it comes time to do their job. Develope a team that will insure down time is at a minimum on equipment when it is down. Have team members do a preventive

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment reliability.
• Conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades, providing valuable input based on hands-on experience maintaining existing systems.
• Established strong communication channels with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects and optimal facility performance.
• Reduced downtime by effectively managing a team of technicians focused on troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.

• Operated welding equipment to fabricate and repair metal components.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication tasks.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in all welding activities.
• Conducted inspections on welded joints to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
• Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.

• Improved welding processes, enhancing overall efficiency and reducing waste.
• 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.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
• Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
• Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
• Improved project completion times by streamlining welding processes for structural components.
• Streamlined workshop operations, organizing tools and equipment for easy access and efficient workflow.
• Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
• Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
• Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
• Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Operated welding equipment to fabricate and repair metal components.