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Taylor Brewer

Summary

Highly skilled welding fabricator with 13+ years of experience in fabrication and 5+ years in supervision, seeking a management-level position in the fabrication and welding field. Dedicated to challenges, responsibilities, and continued career growth. A natural leader who takes pride to train and mentors staff to foster a culture of accountability, safety, and success. Excited to contribute expertise and drive results in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitter/Welder

Pegasus Steel
03.2024 - Current
  • Assemble parts within specified tolerances according to blueprints, clearly label each weld joint, and maintain accurate documentation for all welds
  • Review each joint prior to welding to ensure compliance with the attached WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), and safely utilized pneumatic, electric, and hand tools to prepare weld surfaces, ensuring first-time quality standards
  • NAVSEA certified in GMAW-Pulse, spray and stainless
  • Also FCAW, SMAW, mechanized FCAW and have over twenty training hours on a Vectis and Cooper cobot welder

Weld Team Supervisor

Raycap
03.2019 - 03.2024
  • Supervised and coordinated daily fabrication activities, ensuring the efficient assembly, fitting, and welding of metal components in accordance with project specifications and blueprints
  • Managed a team of welders and fabricators, providing guidance on welding techniques, assembly methods, and safety practices to achieve high-quality, on-time project delivery
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure all fabricated parts where within tolerances, oversaw documentation of welds and assemblies.
  • Trained and mentored new hires with blueprint reading, efficient fitting, and welding techniques, ensuring they adhered to company standards and safety protocols

Millwright Welder

Limehouse and Sons
12.2014 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for repairing general service production equipment across multiple plants and paper mills
  • Assess the scope of work to identify the necessary steps for completing job assignments efficiently and safely
  • Served as the primary welder for critical and pipe welding projects

Fitter/Welder

W International
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Acquired proficiency in reading and interpreting NAVSEA blueprints and Welding Procedure Specifications.
  • Acquired the knowledge in GMAW pulse welding across all positions and completed Welders Workmanship Training with a perfect score
  • Achieved NAVSEA certification in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW pulse and spray welding

Internship

Martin's Welding and Fabrication
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Gained expertise in SMAW, TIG, FCAW, and GMAW welding processes per AWS standards
  • Achieved State Certification in AWS D1.1 2G, 3G, and 4G welding positions
  • Designed and fabricated custom iron fences and metal signage to client specifications

Skills

    Organized, results-oriented leader with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and accountability

    Proficient in a variety of welding techniques as well as strong ability to read, interpret, complex blueprints

    Strong knowledge of quality control standards and experience with visual inspection, non-destructive testing methods

    Holding team members accountable for their work while ensuring they have the support and resources needed to succeed

    Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams of fabricators and welders to achieve high levels of productivity and quality

    Knowledge in various hand tools, press, brake, pipe roller, plasma, oxy torch, arc gouger, cranes, manlifts, forklifts, and lulls

Certification

NAVSEA Welding Certifications

  • GMAW Pulse (2G,3G,4G)
  • GMAW SS & Alloys (2G,3G,4G)
  • GMAW Spray (2G)
  • FCAW (2G,3G,4G)
  • SMAW (2G,3G,4G)
  • Mechanized FCAW (2G)
  • Cobot Automated Welder (1G, 2G)

Timeline

Fitter/Welder

Pegasus Steel
03.2024 - Current

Fitter/Welder

W International
05.2022 - 07.2022

Weld Team Supervisor

Raycap
03.2019 - 03.2024

Millwright Welder

Limehouse and Sons
12.2014 - 03.2024

Internship

Martin's Welding and Fabrication
03.2014 - 11.2014
Taylor Brewer