Thomas Harris Jr.
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking position as Maintenance Technician. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures. Hardworking Welder/ Fitter bringing 5+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 5+ years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability. Physically fit Maintenance possessing necessary knowledge of primary systems including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Offers 5+ years of experience in maintenance industry and solid commitment to safety. Communicative and easygoing professional skilled in performing minor fixes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking Maintenance Welder position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic Welder/Fitter eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Maintenance and training in Welding/Fitting. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Steel.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Diversified Staffing Services
Corsicana, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
Forklift Operator
Tamcoj Technologies
Ennis, TX
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Operated all loaders, [Type] and [Type] equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
Welder Maintenance Supervisor
Three D Metals
CORSICANA, United States
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Observed guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Overhauled, installed and repaired centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators.
- Reviewed and studied schematic diagrams to properly plan and process assignments.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving [Number] tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Hired and trained welder workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 4 employees.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Welder/Pipefitter
Lide Tanks
Mexia, TX
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Welding Apprentice
Midsouth Maintenance
Pryor, OK
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Reworked, repaired and adjusted cable assemblies and harnesses to meet safety standards.
- Soldered joints by melting and applying solder along edges using soldering irons, gas torches or electric-ultrasonic equipment.
- Recorded measurements and data on work orders and forms to schedule project execution.
Education
Associate Degree in Welding - Welding Technology
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK05.1994
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Chelsea, OK05.1989
Skills
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Control Precision
- Heavy Object Lifting
- Mechanical Repair
- Functional Part Calibration
- Cutting Torches
- Piping Systems Maintenance
- Metal Welding
- Equipment Selection
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Voltage Testers
- Air Hammers
- Replacing Parts
- Safety Awareness
- Roofing Replacement
- Fall Prevention
- Voltage Meters
- Ventilation Systems
Additional Information
- I have worked as a Welder/Fitter in many different states including,but not limited to: Utah, New York, Florida, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
- I can run mig, stick, and tig welders.
- I can read blueprints to understand the structure of the welds.
Wood work, painting, constructing metal buildings
- Made barn doors for closets, picnic tables, and other small items.
- Painted interior and exterior of homes.
- Constructed a shop building bor my brother in-law.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Diversified Staffing Services
10.2021 - 06.2022
Forklift Operator
Tamcoj Technologies
11.2020 - 10.2021
Welder Maintenance Supervisor
Three D Metals
04.2017 - 04.2020
Welder/Pipefitter
Lide Tanks
03.2015 - 02.2017
Welding Apprentice
Midsouth Maintenance
07.2013 - 02.2015
Associate Degree in Welding - Welding Technology
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
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