Ryan M Briley
Englewood
Summary
Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Southern Spring & Stamping, excelling in metal fabrication and quality control. Proven ability to train apprentices and optimize processes while ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for effective communication and precision in welding techniques, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Southern Spring & Stamping
Venice
01.1996 - Current
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- 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.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Venice, FL 06-1991
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Filler metal selection
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Process optimization
- Measurement tools
- Manual dexterity
- First aid training
- OSHA compliance
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Precision measuring
- Blueprint reading
Affiliations
- Retired Marine Corps Veteran Somalia 91-95
- Married to my wife, Jodi, and our 3 dogs, Jack, Mika & Bunny, 2 grown children
- Enjoy swimming, riding bikes, tennis, golf, snorkeling, diving and just being outdoors
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Welder
Southern Spring & Stamping
01.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
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