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Roscoe Clark III

Welder
Sheridan,IN

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finish//Fabrication Welder

Major Tool & Machine Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
  • Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
  • Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
  • Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.

Welder

Westfield Steel Inc.
Westfield, IN
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Fabrication Welder

J & J Engineering Inc.
Greenfield , IN
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
  • Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
  • Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
  • Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
  • Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
  • Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
  • Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
  • Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
  • Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sheridan High School
Sheridan
05-1985

Certification

Naval 2G and 4G Mig and Tig Certs through Major Tool and Machine Inc.

Affiliations

Fishing , camping , golf , reading and gardening .

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finish//Fabrication Welder

Major Tool & Machine Inc.
01.2024 - 06.2024

Welder

Westfield Steel Inc.
11.2022 - 05.2023

Fabrication Welder

J & J Engineering Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Sheridan High School

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