Ronald Anderson
GRAHAM,Washington
Summary
At Tridant Seafoods, I excelled as a Lead Man/Welder/Fabricator, enhancing production efficiency by mastering skills in MIG and TIG welding, and blueprint reading. My proactive mentorship improved team skill sets, contributing to our reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and significantly boosting repeat business. My blend of technical expertise and team leadership underscores my commitment to excellence in welding and fabrication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Man /Welder / Fabricator
Tridant Seafoods
Tacoma, WA
03.2001 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- 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.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Participated in continuous professional development training sessions to stay current on industry trends and best practices in the field of welding.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Managed inventory levels of consumable supplies efficiently ensuring timely replenishment while reducing excess stock.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements within the company''s fabrication operations.
- 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.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- 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.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
- Evaluated and tested various soldering materials for accuracy.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
Education
Technical Degree in Welding - Welding
Bates Technical College / Welding
Tacoma, WA08.1988
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical Welding
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Flat Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Horizontal Welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts Fabrication
- Welding Position Proficiency
- Crane Operation
- Pipe fitting
- Joint Preparation
- Welding Symbols
- Surface Preparation
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Brake Press Operation
- Precision measuring
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Materials Selection
- Material Selection
- First Aid Training
- Project Management
- Plasma Arc Welding
- Manual Dexterity
- Heat treatment
- Rigging Techniques
- Supply Management
- Special Alloys
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Metallurgy Knowledge
- Specification Interpretation
- Scaffolding Safety
- Valve repairs
- Distortion Control
- Thermal Spraying
- Orbital Welding
- MIG welding
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Tools
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Power Tool Operation
- Arc welding
- Surface grinding
- Decision-Making
- Blueprints Analysis
- Parts Assembly
- Overhead Welding Position
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Quality Control
- Flat Welding Position
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Portable Grinders
- Safety Monitoring
- Quality Inspection
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Gas Metal Arc Equipment
- Measurements and Calculations
- Mathematical Calculations
- Combination Metal Welding
- Component Fabrication
- Surface Material Preparation
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Soldering
- Metal Shaping Machines
- Operations Planning
- Defective Material Identification
- Edge Joining
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Cast Iron Metal Welding
- Assembly Planning
- Work Order Analysis
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Template Measurements
Timeline
Lead Man /Welder / Fabricator
Tridant Seafoods
03.2001 - 03.2024
Technical Degree in Welding - Welding
Bates Technical College / Welding