Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Solomon Cowart

Augusta,GA

Summary

Accomplished Welding Fabricator at KSB Pumps with expertise in MIG welding and a strong commitment to safety compliance. Proven track record in process improvement and employee training, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality. Adept at troubleshooting and quality control, ensuring precision in fabrication and adherence to specifications.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Fabricator

KSB Pumps
Augusta, GA
04.2018 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
  • Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.

MIG Welder

Survival Shelter Storm
Thomasville, GA
06.2012 - 02.2025
  • Troubleshot welding problems as required.
  • Trained junior staff members in safe operation of machinery.
  • Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.

Production MIG Welder

Siemens Energy
Thomasville, GA
10.2009 - 06.2015
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the production department.
  • Grind down excess weld, slag or spatter using power tools or hand tools.
  • Monitor progress of welds throughout the entire process to ensure accuracy of joints.

Education

Welder

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
02-1997

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Safety compliance
  • Metal fabrication
  • Process improvement
  • Machinery operation
  • Quality control
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Welding equipment maintenance
  • Welding symbols interpretation
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Employee training
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Pipe welding
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Welding inspection
  • Joint preparation
  • Submerged arc welding
  • Safety procedures
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Plasma arc cutting
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Aluminum welding
  • Weld testing
  • Troubleshooting tactics
  • Visual inspection
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Structural fabrication
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Welding positioning
  • API 1104 pipeline welding code

Timeline

Welding Fabricator

KSB Pumps
04.2018 - Current

MIG Welder

Survival Shelter Storm
06.2012 - 02.2025

Production MIG Welder

Siemens Energy
10.2009 - 06.2015

Welder

Augusta Technical College
Solomon Cowart