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Thomas Cheek

Thomas Cheek

Farmer

Summary

Diligent fabricator with solid background in welding techniques and fabrication. I excell at performing high-quality welds on various materials and structures, contributing to successful completion of numerous projects. Demonstrate ability in maintaining safety standards, being on the Safety Committee and certified first responder on shift.


I am of the opinion that we are what we repeatedly do, excellence therefore is not an act; but habit.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder/Fabricator

D.S. Brown- Gibraltar Industries
11.2020 - Current

Interpreting engineering schematics to fabricate expansion joints for bridges, highways, and overpasses


Rework QC failed products


Fill-in lead for third shift


Train new hires to become proficient in expansion joint fabrication


Material handling up to 40 tons


Forklift/Sidelift certified


Crane Op certified 20 ton and >


Mig certified 2G (proficient in flux core and metal core wire)


Stick welding stud anchors that failed to meet QC standards

Welder

Sabre Industries
09.2020 - 07.2021

Use blueprints to check assemblies


Weld out assemblies


Clean assemblies for quality checks


Machine Op

North American Stamping Group
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Operate robotic welding machines
  • Operate CNC machines
  • General work cell cleaning
  • Packing completed parts and components for shipment or next operation
  • Fill out paperwork associated with each operation
  • Labeling product for shipment

Welder and Shipping/Receiving

Defiance Metal Products
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • MIG welding, Loading robotic welding fixtures, Blueprint reading, Precision measuring tool use, Hourly quality checks on product
  • Forklift Driver, Dock loading/unloading, Packed product for shipment, labeling, inventory control

Education

Welding Certificate - Automotive

IVY Tech
FORT WAYNE, IN
01.2014

Diploma - undefined

Northrop High School
FORT WAYNE, IN
07.2011

Skills

  • Computers : Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excell, Powerpoint, ect)
  • Precision Measuring Tools : Calipers, Micrometers, Tape measure
  • GMAW and Flux Core welding : Steel, Galvanized Steel, Aluminum
  • Plasma torch cutting
  • Power Tools : Grinders and sanders, Various Saws, Mag Drill
  • Work Ethics : Detail oriented, good at planning and organizing, takes pride in work, keeps work space tidy, willingness to help others without sacrificing personal duties and responsibilities

Certification

2G Gmaw/flux core


1F Stick


Crane


Forklifts


American Redcross First Responder



Timeline

Welder/Fabricator

D.S. Brown- Gibraltar Industries
11.2020 - Current

Welder

Sabre Industries
09.2020 - 07.2021

Machine Op

North American Stamping Group
08.2020 - 09.2020

Welder and Shipping/Receiving

Defiance Metal Products
06.2016 - 02.2020

Diploma - undefined

Northrop High School

Welding Certificate - Automotive

IVY Tech