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THOMAS QUALLS

Harvest,AL

Summary

Dynamic Manufacturing Fabrication Welder/Assembler with extensive experience at Polaris, excelling in precision welding and assembly line operations. Proven ability to enhance quality through meticulous inspection and effective communication. Certified in TIG welding and skilled in blueprint interpretation, I consistently deliver high-quality results while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

<ul> <li>Tack-welded, clamped, and bolted parts to achieve desired specifications for slingshots and Rangers.</li> <li>Analyzed parts for defects and made necessary repairs before sending parts to be inspected.</li> <li>Trainer for welding processes for engine manufacturing.</li> <li>Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.</li> <li>Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.</li> <li>Inspected incoming raw materials for non-conforming items and notified suppliers of any discrepancies.</li> <li>Verified proper labeling, packaging, shipping and receiving documentation prior to releasing products from the facility.</li> <li>Replaced defective components or parts as needed.</li> <li>Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.</li> <li>Tested assembled items with appropriate equipment to ensure proper functioning.</li> <li>Operated a variety of hand tools including drills, saws, grinders, and riveters.</li> <li>Inspected welds for accuracy, strength, and adherence to safety standards.</li> <li>Dismantled defective assemblies using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes.</li> <li>Utilized thermal cutting tools including oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal components prior to welding repairs.</li> </ul>

Polaris
Madison, AL
03.2022 - Current
  • Tack-welded, clamped, and bolted parts to achieve desired specifications for slingshots and Rangers.
  • Analyzed parts for defects and made necessary repairs before sending parts to be inspected.
  • Trainer for welding processes for engine manufacturing.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Inspected incoming raw materials for non-conforming items and notified suppliers of any discrepancies.
  • Verified proper labeling, packaging, shipping and receiving documentation prior to releasing products from the facility.
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
  • Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
  • Tested assembled items with appropriate equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Operated a variety of hand tools including drills, saws, grinders, and riveters.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy, strength, and adherence to safety standards.
  • Dismantled defective assemblies using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes.
  • Utilized thermal cutting tools including oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal components prior to welding repairs.

<ul> <li>Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.</li> <li>Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.</li> <li>Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.</li> <li>Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.</li> <li>Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.</li> <li>Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.</li> <li>Performed troubleshooting and repairs on a variety of electronic equipment, including computers, servers, and peripherals.</li> <li>Diagnosed system malfunctions and identified solutions to resolve technical issues.</li> <li>Assessed damaged parts and determined appropriate repair methods using MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.</li> <li>Maintained accurate records of all work performed including material used, labor hours expended.</li> <li>Measured dimensions of repaired items with precision instruments such as calipers or micrometers to ensure proper fitment.</li> <li>Installed pre-fabricated metal structures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.</li> <li>Used gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.</li> </ul>

FreightCar
Cherokee, AL
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repairs on a variety of electronic equipment, including computers, servers, and peripherals.
  • Diagnosed system malfunctions and identified solutions to resolve technical issues.
  • Assessed damaged parts and determined appropriate repair methods using MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed including material used, labor hours expended.
  • Measured dimensions of repaired items with precision instruments such as calipers or micrometers to ensure proper fitment.
  • Installed pre-fabricated metal structures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Used gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.

<ul> <li>Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.</li> <li>Melted lead bar, wire, or scrap is used to add lead to joints or to extrude melted scrap into a reusable form.</li> <li>Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.</li> <li>Used multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.</li> <li>Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.</li> <li>Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.</li> <li>Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.</li> <li>Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.</li> <li>Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.</li> </ul>

Branshaw Mechanical Inc
Courtland, AL
06.2012 - 11.2014
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Melted lead bar, wire, or scrap is used to add lead to joints or to extrude melted scrap into a reusable form.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Used multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.

Education

Welding Certificate -

Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, Alabama
05.2005

AL -

AL
01.2003

Skills

  • Welding inspection
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality inspection
  • Precision tooling expert
  • Torque tooling certified
  • CAD
  • Exel,Word,Powerpoint trained
  • Welding inspection
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality inspection
  • Precision tooling expert
  • Torque tooling certified
  • CAD
  • Exel,Word,Powerpoint trained

Certification

Welding

Timeline

<ul> <li>Tack-welded, clamped, and bolted parts to achieve desired specifications for slingshots and Rangers.</li> <li>Analyzed parts for defects and made necessary repairs before sending parts to be inspected.</li> <li>Trainer for welding processes for engine manufacturing.</li> <li>Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.</li> <li>Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.</li> <li>Inspected incoming raw materials for non-conforming items and notified suppliers of any discrepancies.</li> <li>Verified proper labeling, packaging, shipping and receiving documentation prior to releasing products from the facility.</li> <li>Replaced defective components or parts as needed.</li> <li>Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.</li> <li>Tested assembled items with appropriate equipment to ensure proper functioning.</li> <li>Operated a variety of hand tools including drills, saws, grinders, and riveters.</li> <li>Inspected welds for accuracy, strength, and adherence to safety standards.</li> <li>Dismantled defective assemblies using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes.</li> <li>Utilized thermal cutting tools including oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal components prior to welding repairs.</li> </ul>

Polaris
03.2022 - Current

<ul> <li>Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.</li> <li>Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.</li> <li>Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.</li> <li>Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.</li> <li>Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.</li> <li>Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.</li> <li>Performed troubleshooting and repairs on a variety of electronic equipment, including computers, servers, and peripherals.</li> <li>Diagnosed system malfunctions and identified solutions to resolve technical issues.</li> <li>Assessed damaged parts and determined appropriate repair methods using MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.</li> <li>Maintained accurate records of all work performed including material used, labor hours expended.</li> <li>Measured dimensions of repaired items with precision instruments such as calipers or micrometers to ensure proper fitment.</li> <li>Installed pre-fabricated metal structures in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.</li> <li>Used gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.</li> </ul>

FreightCar
11.2014 - 03.2018

<ul> <li>Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.</li> <li>Melted lead bar, wire, or scrap is used to add lead to joints or to extrude melted scrap into a reusable form.</li> <li>Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.</li> <li>Used multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.</li> <li>Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.</li> <li>Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.</li> <li>Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.</li> <li>Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.</li> <li>Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.</li> </ul>

Branshaw Mechanical Inc
06.2012 - 11.2014

Welding Certificate -

Decatur, Alabama

AL -

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