Robert Smith
Angier,NC
Summary
Adept at enhancing production efficiency and quality, my tenure at Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication showcased my expertise in stainless steel welding and critical thinking. Excelling in fast-paced environments, I leveraged advanced welding techniques and meticulous attention to detail, significantly improving project outcomes. My proactive approach to problem-solving and time management consistently met employer expectations, setting new standards in metal fabrication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication
Dunn, nc
06.2024 - Current
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Yard Care
Green by Nature/Weedman
Raleigh, nc
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Applying fertilizers or pesticides
- Aeration
Assembly Worker/Fabrication Welder
Southbend Middleby
Fuquay-Varina, NC
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review
- Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures
- Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams
- Informed forklift personnel when running low on fab stock to be welded
Cook
Zaxbys Restaurant
Lillington, NC
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed menus, pricing, and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised the preparation of foods, and explained steps for readying specialty items
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest
Restaurant Busser
La Madeleine
Cary, NC
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff, and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests
- Performed pre-bussing duties such as vacuuming surrounding floors and removing large waste
- Participated in pre-staging dining rooms for meals, arranging tables according to restaurant policies
- Emptied on-site trash receptacles into dumpsters and large waste receptacles
- Informed restaurant manager of lost customer property to aid in returning mistakenly discarded items
Education
Diploma - Welding
Central Carolina Community College
Lillington, NC12.2016
High School Diploma -
Middle Creek High School
Apex, NC06.2016
Skills
- Cast Iron Metal Welding
- Straightedge Measurements
- Torch Selection
- Workpiece Measurements
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Time management
- Defective material identification
- Attention to Detail
- Product assembly
- Case cart assembly
- Small parts assembly
- Assembly line work
- Welding techniques
- Metal fabrication
- Quality inspection
- Material selection
- Maintaining components
- Welding position proficiency
- Welding machine setup
- Surface preparation
- Shaping and cutting
- Safety equipment usage
- Welding safety
- Materials selection
- Critical thinking
- Personal protective equipment
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Flat welding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Richards Welding & Metal Fabrication
06.2024 - Current
Yard Care
Green by Nature/Weedman
04.2022 - 05.2024
Assembly Worker/Fabrication Welder
Southbend Middleby
03.2017 - 02.2022
Cook
Zaxbys Restaurant
09.2016 - 02.2017
Restaurant Busser
La Madeleine
07.2015 - 09.2015
Diploma - Welding
Central Carolina Community College
High School Diploma -
Middle Creek High School
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