Robert Hicks
Lisbon,ND
Summary
Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Lead
Bobcat
Gwinner, ND
08.2010 - Current
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Suprvior/Laborer
Drewlow Construction
Lisbon, ND
06.2002 - 08.2010
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Northern Pipe Products
Fargo, ND
06.1993 - 09.2002
- Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Organized regular meetings with team members to discuss issues and resolve conflicts related to production activities.
Education
GED -
Fargo North
Fargo, ND01-1993
Skills
- Pipe fitting
- Welding
- Time management
- Measurement tools
- Welding safety
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Welder/Lead
Bobcat
08.2010 - Current
Suprvior/Laborer
Drewlow Construction
06.2002 - 08.2010
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Northern Pipe Products
06.1993 - 09.2002
GED -
Fargo North
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