Shane Shoffner
Clovis,CA
Summary
Proven track record in welding and exceptional blueprint interpretation expertise, combined with a strong mechanical aptitude. Known for quick learning abilities and effective communication. Consistently deliver superior workmanship and innovative solutions. Extensive experience in automotive diagnostics, repair, and maintenance, utilizing technical knowledge and hands-on skills to ensure vehicle reliability and safety. Deep understanding of engine systems, brake systems, and electrical components, providing comprehensive automotive solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Fitter
J.w. Mcclenahan
Madera, CA
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Fabricated and installed piping systems in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with project teams to execute designs and specifications accurately.
- Performed system inspections, identifying issues and implementing corrective measures promptly.
- Trained junior pipefitters on techniques, tools, and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes such as PVC, copper, steel, cast iron among others.
Automotive Technician
Extreme Off Road & Repair
Clovis, CA
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, 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.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated roll cages
- Custom wiring harness
- Customized vehicles to owner specifications, enhancing driving experience.
Project Foreman
Pro Steel
Selma, CA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Certified welder in 3g/4g SMAW and FCAW-GS
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Contributed to business growth by actively participating in the bidding process for new projects, providing accurate estimates, and presenting proposals professionally.
- Reduced project costs by optimizing material usage, negotiating with suppliers, and streamlining workflows.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of their work into the overall project timeline and quality standards
- Complied with company safety regulations to prevent accidents on job sites.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship by closely monitoring construction processes and maintaining a keen attention to detail.
- Ensured safety compliance on job sites by implementing strict safety protocols and regular inspections.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Maintained full set of company tools to use on jobs
- Reduced project costs by optimizing material usage, negotiating with suppliers, and streamlining workflows.
- Achieved project completion within deadlines by efficiently managing resources and workforce.
Lead Welder
Ghazarian Welding Inc
Fresno, CA
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Welder
Jim Birges Manufacturing
Fresno, CA
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Screen Welder
Commercial Manufacturing
Fresno, CA
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Operated and maintained press punch
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Established a clean and organized work area, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment for all team members.
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- Increased productivity by accurately interpreting blueprints, schematics, or instructions from supervisors before starting tasks.
- Ensured quality workmanship by closely following blueprints, specifications, codes, and instructions from supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, CASkills
- Tig Welding (stainless, purge pipe, pipe, fittings, aluminum, and repairs)
- Mig welding (stainless, pipe, dual shield and flux core)
- Arc welding
- Plumbing
- Installing Motors
- Blueprint interpretation expertise
- Extremely quick learner
- Strong math skills
- Small parts assembly
- Skilled in final assembly processes
- Pneumatic tools use
- Maintenance of shop equipment
- Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience
- Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies
- Forklift operator
- Power and hand tools
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Works well independently
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Valid California driver's license
- Possesses a reliable vehicle
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Safety-conscious
- Pipe welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Multitasking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Repair work
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical tools
- Precision Alignment
- Pneumatic controls
- Motor Alignment
- Hydraulic systems
- Rigging Techniques
- Equipment Inspections
- Work Planning
- Safety Procedures
- Bearing installation
- Parts Installation
- Equipment Assembly
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Conveyor Systems
- Valve maintenance
- Machinery Maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Welding expertise
- Equipment categorization
- Torque specifications
- Industrial Mechanics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Differential Repair
- Manual Transmission Repair
- Exhaust Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Filter Replacements
- Tire Services
- Automotive diagnostics
- Turbocharger Repair
- Auto and engine repair
- Engine repair
- Vehicle inspections
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Brake systems understanding
- Time management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Alignments experience
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Soldering skills
- Manual transmissions
- Performance tuning
- Pipefitting
- Pipe hanger installation
- Pressure testing
- Piping installation
Timeline
Pipe Fitter
J.w. Mcclenahan
07.2025 - 02.2026
Automotive Technician
Extreme Off Road & Repair
08.2024 - 07.2025
Project Foreman
Pro Steel
03.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Welder
Ghazarian Welding Inc
02.2021 - 03.2024
Welder
Jim Birges Manufacturing
03.2019 - 02.2021
Screen Welder
Commercial Manufacturing
02.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School