Samuel Snow
Bogart,GA
Summary
Highly skilled Welding Lead with substantial experience in managing welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards. Possess strong knowledge of welding processes, inspection techniques, and metallurgical principles. Demonstrated ability in leading teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving operational efficiency. Proven record of enhancing workflow through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Lead
Caterpillar
Athens, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
- Established work schedules for team members based on priority of tasks.
- Updated records pertaining to job progress, materials used and labor costs associated with each job completed.
- Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
- Developed quality control measures for inspecting finished products prior to shipment.
- Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
- Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
- Communicated with vendors regarding material orders or special requests for custom jobs.
Welder/Fabrication Lead
Carrier
Athens, GA
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Analyzed customer requirements and developed solutions that met their needs within budget constraints.
- Managed the scheduling of production runs in order maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oconee County High School
Watkinsville, GA05-2021
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Blueprint reading mastery
- Health and Safety Regulation
- Defect Identification
- Team leadership abilities
- Training and mentoring
- Product Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Mathematical Calculation
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- OSHA Compliance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Quality Control
Certification
- MIG Certification
- Stick Certification
Timeline
Welding Lead
Caterpillar
01.2024 - Current
Welder/Fabrication Lead
Carrier
12.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Oconee County High School