Sherron Williams
Seaside Heights,NJ
Summary
Multitalented Welder with 15 years in industrial and manufacturing industries. Brings top-notch welding, fabrication and materials handling abilities. Background includes preparing surfaces and setting up equipment. Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
General Dynamics
Rhode Island
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Performed pulse Arc welding for 1g, 2g, 3g and 4g
Structural Welder
NNS
Newport News, VA
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Performed Pulse Arc on 1g, 2g, 3g and 4g
Welder
Roben Manufacturing
Lakewood, NJ
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
Skills
- Flux Core Welding
- Shaping and Cutting
- Error Correction
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Finishing Work
- TIG Experience
- Fabrication
- Quality Assurance
- Structural Repair
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Confined Space Welding
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Air Carbon Arc Gouging
- Carbon Steel Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- Overhead Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Dye Penetrant Testing
- Aluminum Welding
- Horizontal Welding
Timeline
Structural Welder
General Dynamics
01.2023 - 01.2024
Structural Welder
NNS
04.2017 - 01.2023
Welder
Roben Manufacturing
10.2012 - 03.2017
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
04.2009 - 10.2012