Sean Sims
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented welder with experience at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Proven expertise in SMAW and GMAW welding with my D 1.1 certificate and passed 6g pipe tests, complemented by strong critical thinking skills. Achieved high-quality standards in fabrication and installation, enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder Apprentice
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Mechanical Helper
Los Angeles City Sanitation Department
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Supported journey man pipe fitters, plumbers, welders, waste water mechanics with complex tasks, ensuring accurate installation and repairs of piping, pumps, check valves, tubing, and cryogenic equipment.
- Kept detailed records of completed tasks, fostering clear communication among team members regarding project progress.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on industry best practices for injury prevention.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Provided support during equipment overhauls, enabling timely restoration of functionality without major disruptions.
Lead Window and Door Installer
Quillian and Grant
03.2012 - 04.2020
- Enhanced overall job site appearance through diligent cleanup efforts after every completed installation project.
- Reduced installation errors by regularly attending training sessions, staying current on industry best practices, and sharing knowledge with team members.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate window and door installations.
- Maximized energy efficiency in homes by properly sealing windows and doors during installation, reducing drafts and lowering utility bills for clients.
- Reduced callbacks by meticulously measuring, cutting, and installing windows and doors to ensure a perfect fit.
- Upheld high-quality standards in craftsmanship by consistently following manufacturer guidelines for window and door installations.
- Refined problem-solving skills as a result of diagnosing unexpected challenges during installations.
Metal Fabricator
Socal Window and Doors
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions for custom steel window and doors.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
- Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
- Increased overall productivity by training new team members on metal fabrication techniques and best practices.
- Utilized various metalworking tools such as welder, shears, chop saw, band saw, grinders, drill press, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts.
- Completed complex welding tasks for steel window and door components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
Automotive Technician
Parkway Cadillac
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed maintenance such as engine replacement, engine tune-ups, engine overhaul, brake system repairs, suspension repairs, fluid changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, wheel alignments and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
Complete Vehicle
Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA2004
Saugus High School
Santa Clarita, CA2003
Skills
- Welding, GTAW, SMAW, GMAW
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
Certification
Structural welding certificate D 1.1
Timeline
Welder Apprentice
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
09.2023 - Current
Mechanical Helper
Los Angeles City Sanitation Department
04.2020 - 09.2023
Lead Window and Door Installer
Quillian and Grant
03.2012 - 04.2020
Metal Fabricator
Socal Window and Doors
05.2010 - 03.2012
Automotive Technician
Parkway Cadillac
07.2005 - 06.2010
Complete Vehicle
Universal Technical Institute
Saugus High School
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