Shawn Bartlett
Welder/Fabricator
Fulton,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Motivated professional offering welding in structural steel fabrication. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain any welding position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
General Welding & Fabricating
Elma , NY
2023.07 - 2023.12
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Provided technical support on projects requiring special attention due to complexity or time constraints.
- Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of work and applicable code requirements.
- Monitored welders' performance during production welding activities.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures to verify conformance with applicable codes and standards.
- Assisted in the development of improved methods of fabrication or installation of various products.
- Wrote company welding policies and procedures, as well as specifications for individual jobs.
- Verified that all welders have the necessary qualifications prior to production welding.
- Tracked information and authored daily reports using a software program.
2nd Shift Supervisor
Briggs & Stratton
Sherrill , NY
2021.10 - 2023.07
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Conducted regular safety training sessions with employees regarding safe operation of machinery and personal protective gear requirements.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Trained new hires on proper setup and use of tools and equipment associated with job duties.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work.
- Maintained records of employee hours worked as well as overtime requests, approvals, denials.
- Managed inventory levels for all welding supplies ensuring a sufficient stock was available at all times.
Welder
American Alloy Steel
Rome , NY
2019.03 - 2021.10
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Kept complete set of tools and gear for use on each job, including hammers, stinger and socket set.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
Welder
Arrow Fencing & Automated Gates
Baldwinsville , NY
2017.07 - 2019.03
- Used welding equipment to fuse metal fencing components together.
- Attached rails and tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
- Verified location of water lines and utilities with local officials 811 dig safety prior to commencing digging.
- Loaded fencing materials and tools onto trucks for transport to job site.
- Removed materials and tools and cleaned up job site after project completion.
- Mentored new employees, coaching in job tasks and company procedures.
- Provided advice on proper care of completed fences in order to ensure longevity.
- Planned and laid out work according to prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Positioned and clamped work pieces together to assemble jig fixtures.
- Completed work in different weather conditions and on diverse ground types.
- Operated disc grinder to smooth out, weld or grind parts.
- Built custom gates from scratch based on customer needs and preferences.
Construction Worker
Bauer Construction Inc.
Mannsville , NY
2016.03 - 2017.07
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Block Mason
Loomis masonry inc.
Mannsville , NY
2015.03 - 2016.03
- Prepared mortar mix for block laying, using hoes, cement mixers, or mortars boxes.
- Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Constructed brick arches, columns, and other structures according to design plans.
- Laid block courses of varying heights to create level surfaces for buildings.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Grouted joints between blocks to ensure structural integrity of the wall.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
Landscape Foreman
Chuck Hafner's Farmers Market & Garden Center
Cicero , NY
2014.07 - 2015.03
- Sourced landscape and plant materials from local vendors to minimize delays or downtime.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to determine manpower and equipment needed.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Developed cost estimates for new or additional services requested by customers.
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Monitored daily work schedules to ensure timely completion of jobs within budget parameters.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Jefferson High School
Adams, NY2014-07
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Job Order Prioritization
- Welding Equipment
- Quality Inspections
- Mechanics
- Repair Work
- Machinery Operation
- Fabrication
- Specification Reading
- Equipment Maintenance
- Blueprint Evaluation
- Blueprints and Specifications
- CAD Software Proficiency
- Troubleshooting
- Metal Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Safety Procedures
- Material Prepping
Accomplishments
- cpr - certified (updated 2026)
Certification
- A.W.S - Certified
- 1g,2g,3g,4g
- mig
- tig
- arc
- brazing
- OSHA - 30hr course
- trenton PA welding school - structural engineer backround
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Motorsports Fab
- Hunting & Fishing
- Motocross
- Snowmobiling
- Snowboarding
- Welding
- Car Enthuiest
- Mechanic
- Turbo Cars
- 3d printing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager of Operations
General Welding & Fabricating
2023.07 - 2023.12
2nd Shift Supervisor
Briggs & Stratton
2021.10 - 2023.07
Welder
American Alloy Steel
2019.03 - 2021.10
Welder
Arrow Fencing & Automated Gates
2017.07 - 2019.03
Construction Worker
Bauer Construction Inc.
2016.03 - 2017.07
Block Mason
Loomis masonry inc.
2015.03 - 2016.03
Landscape Foreman
Chuck Hafner's Farmers Market & Garden Center
2014.07 - 2015.03
High School Diploma -
South Jefferson High School
- A.W.S - Certified
- 1g,2g,3g,4g
- mig
- tig
- arc
- brazing
- OSHA - 30hr course
- trenton PA welding school - structural engineer backround
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