Robert Bedford
Starkville,MS
Summary
Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Nissan North America, Inc., skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Proven ability to lead team training sessions and enhance workplace safety. Recognized for attention to detail and effective collaboration, consistently achieving project goals while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Nissan North America, Inc.
07.2003 - 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 shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Led team training sessions, boosting overall skill levels with advanced welding techniques.
Furniture Assembler
Franklin Furniture
01.1999 - 07.2003
- Achieved rapid assembly times by mastering the use of power tools, manual tools, and other assembly equipment.
- Used hand tools and production equipment to perform furniture assembly work and mastered blueprint reading to verify correct completion.
- Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Fastened parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, glue or other fasteners according to blueprints and customer specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting an efficient environment conducive to productivity.
- Reduced assembly time for complex furniture pieces by implementing effective time management strategies.
- Improved workplace safety by adhering to company protocols and properly maintaining tools and equipment.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Oktibbeha County Hospital
05.1996 - 01.1999
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Webster High School
Cumberland, MS05-1996
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Steel fabrication
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe driver
- OSHA workplace safety
- Workplace cleanliness
- CPR training
- Leading team meetings
Top Safety Award
21 years without a safety issue.
Timeline
Welder
Nissan North America, Inc.
07.2003 - Current
Furniture Assembler
Franklin Furniture
01.1999 - 07.2003
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Oktibbeha County Hospital
05.1996 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
East Webster High School
Similar Profiles
Caleb HernandezCaleb Hernandez
Service Advisor at Nissan North America, Inc.Service Advisor at Nissan North America, Inc.
Chandrika McNealChandrika McNeal
Production Technician at Nissan North America, Inc.Production Technician at Nissan North America, Inc.
Dimitri GenwrightDimitri Genwright
Automotive Technician at Nissan North AmericaAutomotive Technician at Nissan North America
Jamika RobyJamika Roby
Production Operator at Yokohama TireProduction Operator at Yokohama Tire
HEATHER FULGHAMHEATHER FULGHAM
ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST at SINGLEY & CRANE FAMILY DENTISTRYACCOUNTS SPECIALIST at SINGLEY & CRANE FAMILY DENTISTRY