Spencer Craig
Valparaiso,FL
Summary
Reliable welder with a mechanical background, capable of following instructions in a timely and safe manner. Skilled in both leadership and hands-on technical roles, consistently meeting production and quality goals. Demonstrated ability to train staff, and maintain high safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Craigs Mobile Welding LLC
Valparaiso , FL
05.2021 - Current
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding as needed.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Gathered the required materials for each project in order to meet repair deadlines.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
Hurlburt Field, Florida
03.2008 - 01.2025
- Responsible for troubleshooting and replacing broken aircraft engine parts.
- Provided on-the-job training to new Airmen.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Provided feedback to subordinates regarding their performance in order to improve productivity.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
- Monitored and maintained C-130 aircraft and related equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Upheld dress and appearance standards and compliance requirements for operations.
Welding Helper
The Systems Group
Decatur, AL
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Ability to work long hours during shutdowns.
- Gathered materials, tools and supplies needed for welding operations.
- Followed safety procedures with equipment to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
- Maintained a clean work area after completing assignments.
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding Technologies
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL12-2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2019
Skills
- Structural welding
- Stick pipe welding
- Torch/Plasma cutting
- OSHA compliance
- Stick, MIG, TIG welding
- Fabrication
- Crane operation
- Proper PPE usage
- Time/resource management
- Forklift operation
- Administrative work
- Continuous improvement process
- Mechanically inclined
Timeline
Welding Helper
The Systems Group
09.2022 - 09.2022
Welder
Craigs Mobile Welding LLC
05.2021 - Current
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2008 - 01.2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding Technologies
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of The Air Force
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