Tanner Reynolds
Caterpillar
Athens,GA
6
years of professional experience
Developed skills in fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on precision and quality. Demonstrates ability to work with various metalworking tools and techniques, ensuring safety and efficiency. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing strong problem-solving and technical skills.
Work History
Welder 3
1 Year 4 Months- Inspected welds for quality, alignment, and compliance with specifications.
- Prepared metal surfaces by grinding, cutting, and fitting parts for assembly.
- Followed safety procedures while handling welding tools, gases, and protective equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints and welding symbols to complete precision fabrication work.
- Supported production schedules by completing assigned repairs and fabrication tasks efficiently.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Trained and Coached other welders through rework and helped them understand the rework process.
- Assisted in administering testing for Welder 2 Qualifications
Welder 2
3 Years 1 Month- Achieved Superior and Exceeds ratings consecutively.
- Operated grinders, torches, and cutting tools to prepare surfaces and remove defects.
- Led mid-shift and startup meetings in place of Team Leads and Section managers.
- Learned how to repair and perform rework and major repair.
- Led the 308 and LT6T UC lines with minimal support from Section Managers and Team Leads, Coordinating with Logistics and Quality to allow both lines to hit Production goals consecutively.
- Trained post station welders on both LT6T and 308UC on how to perform rework and major repair.
- Learned advanced robot operations with the Teach Pendant.
- Learned all areas on the UC line, cross trained across all lines as well.
- Apart of the Safety SME team from 4/15/24-1/28/25
Ironworker Apprentice
1 Year- Assisted with steel erection, tying rebar, and bolting structural members per blueprint specifications.
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment safely during ironworking tasks.
- Installed beams, columns, and decking while following site safety and fall-protection procedures.
- Measured, cut, and positioned materials accurately to support structural assembly work.
- Obtained OSHA 30 Certification in General Industry and Construction.
- Fabricated Jigs and Structures to assist in laying joists for flooring.
Education
Associates Degree in Weld Engineering And Tech. - Welding And Joining Technology And Engineering
Skills
Attention to detail
Fabrication
Blueprint reading
Shaping and cutting
Structural welding
Precision measuring tools
Training
Google Slides
Docs
Spreadsheets
and other subsidiaries.
Timeline
Welder 3
Caterpillar
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Welder 2
Caterpillar
06.2022 - 07.2025Read More
Ironworker Apprentice
709 Ironworkers
05.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Augusta Technical College
Associates Degree in Weld Engineering And Tech. from Welding And Joining Technology And Engineering
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