Summary
Work History
Education
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Timothy Catlett

Chatsworth,GA

Summary

Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.

Work History

Maintenance

Super 8 Motel
East Ridge, TN
12.2023 - Current
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Welder

Interstate Machinery
Ringgold, GA
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.

Welder

Scenic City Staffing
Chattanooga, TN
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ringgold High School
Ringgold, GA
05-1997

Skills

  • Stick Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Torch Cutting
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Structural Welding
  • Surface Preparation
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Fire Prevention
  • Welding Safety
  • First Aid Training
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Measurement Tools
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Shaping and Cutting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance

Super 8 Motel
12.2023 - Current

Welder

Interstate Machinery
11.2023 - 12.2023

Welder

Scenic City Staffing
08.2023 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

Ringgold High School
Timothy Catlett