Daniel Borden

Lead Welder

Sue-Jac

Decatur, AL

07.2009 - Current

Performed welding operations on metals such as aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG, MIG and flux core arc welding techniques.
Supervised other welders in the shop to ensure quality standards were met.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment including torches, regulators, hoses.
Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to welding processes or equipment malfunctions.
Developed welding plans and procedures for production processes.
Utilized various tools such as grinders, saws, drills and measuring devices during fabrication process.
Trained new employees in the use of welding equipment and techniques according to company policies.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Calculated heat input levels required for specific types of welds utilizing knowledge of metallurgy.
Created jigs and fixtures for welding projects that require accuracy or repeatability.
Communicated with vendors regarding material orders or special requests for custom jobs.
Updated records pertaining to job progress, materials used and labor costs associated with each job completed.
Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
Repaired broken parts or fabricate new components from raw materials using cutting torches and plasma cutters.
Reviewed customer drawings and specifications before beginning any project ensuring accuracy of product being produced.
Inspected welds visually or with x-rays to ensure proper penetration and fusion of materials.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.

Summary

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Work History

Lead Welder

Education

High School Diploma -

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Lead Welder

High School Diploma -

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