Stephen Thompson
RTT Inc.
Henderson,North Carolina
20
years of professional experience
Dependable, safety-conscious, and conscientious about meeting deadlines by using mechanical and metal working skills.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic/ Welder
1 Year 4 Months- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections and adherence to OSHA regulations during maintenance tasks.
- Improved equipment uptime by performing routine maintenance and timely repairs on machinery.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining clean work environments and implementing organization strategies.
- Facilitated smoother operations, overhauling and replacing worn parts as needed.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various materials.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machines, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Welder/Fitter/Assembler
7 Months- Used FCAW to weld various types of connections to complete tasks on time and with high-quality final results.
- Inspected welds and double-checked critical measurements after they were completed.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to prepare surfaces for welding.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve the desired configurations.
10 Years 7 Months
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour, and bevel metal and structural shapes.
- Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure them prior to welding.
- Dismantled, straightened, reshaped, and reassembled parts to repair manufactured products.
- Assembled large industrial tanks using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes.
- Repaired damaged tanks using air arc gouging and plasma torch.
Department Lead
10 Years 7 Months- Assembled various products using MIG, and TIG welding.
- Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure them prior to welding.
- Trained other employees on proper welding, fitting, and blueprint interpretation.
Flight Surface Mechanic
5 Years- TIG certification, Stick welding, Oxy-Acetylene torch, as well as other metal working tools and processes.
- Performed repairs on flight surfaces and support equipment using metal, and composite repair processes.
- Achieved rank of E-4(Corporal)
- Awarded Good Conduct Medal
- Honorable Discharge
Education
- Welding Technologies
High School
Skills
TIG
MIG
FCAW
SMAW
Various metal cutting processes
Hand/power tools
Air arc gouging
Overhead crane
Forklift/Lull/Bobcat/Scissor/etc.
Blueprints
Metal fitting
Equipment maintenance and repair
Mechanical repairs
Conveyor systems
Mechanical troubleshooting
Bearing replacement
Industrial machinery
Complete repair services
Gearbox maintenance
Parts adjustment
Machine installation
Willing to learn
Building maintenance
Equipment dismantling
Equipment assembly
Timeline
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