Roger Atkins

Welding experience and knowledge since 2001. Operates various welding equipment. Accepted shop practices and oral and written instructions from the supervisor. Leads and assists in performing, installing, repairing, maintaining, testing and adjusting equipment and machinery. Applies a variety of standardized methods, procedures and techniques in repair of equipment and machinery. Set up and operate various electric resistance welding machines.

-Major projects completed (177 building, 194, 175 East, 567 and 177)

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.

• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
• Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
• Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.