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Tommie Lee Frazier, Jr.

Phenix City,AL

Summary

To obtain an industrial position that will utilize and maximize my operating skills. My areas of interest are in welding, production, and other supporting areas of manufacturing. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys. Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization. Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

TIG (Aluminum) & MIG Welder/Welding Fabricator

Donghee America
Auburn, Alabama
02.2024 - 07.2025
  • Maintained welding equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines efficiently.
  • Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to ensure standards were met.
  • Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety practices.
  • Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
  • Adjusted welding settings based on material type and thickness requirements.
  • Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
  • Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
  • Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day.
  • Used correct tools, materials, and attachments for the specific job.
  • Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting out sections using torches or plasma cutters then re-welding them into place.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Inspected completed welds for quality and adherence to standards.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
  • Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Welder

John Deere
Horicon, WI
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Perform welding and other work necessary to support welding operations in a team environment
  • Perform all types of manual, robotic, or computer controlled arc and spot welding, material handling, inspection, quality audits, set-ups and tear-downs
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure precise weld locations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and welding procedures.
  • Operated plasma cutters and other tools to support fabrication processes.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.

Welder

Reading Truck Body
Reading, PA
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Travel to do recalls on Reading truck bodies, which includes using power tools, hand tools, and air tools
  • Fabrication and welding
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure precise weld locations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to improve design specifications.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and welding procedures.

Welder

John Deere
Horicon, WI
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Perform welding and other work necessary to support welding operations in a team environment
  • Perform all types of manual, robotic, or computer controlled arc and spot welding, material handling, inspection, quality audits, set-ups and tear-downs
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure precise weld locations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.
  • Inspected welds for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety practices.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.

Mig & Fluxcore Welder & Heat Treat

Fisher Barton
Watertown, WI
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Weld all John Deer parts
  • Robotic Welding
  • Change tips, wires, nozzles, and gas tanks
  • Heat treat lawnmower blades
  • Rack blades, put parts in the hotpot, quench tank, water, oil, and un-rack blades manually
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding projects.
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure weld integrity and compliance.
  • Operated various welding machines, including automated systems, safely.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Operated welding equipment for metal fabrication projects.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.

Mig & Fluxcore Welder

Pitts Trailer
Pittsview, AL
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Handled measure instruments and measure work pieces
  • Cut metal and sheet metal
  • Use plasma cutters and torches punching holes, filing, grinding, and polishing
  • Use milling machines, grinders, and other conventional machines when required
  • Drive forklifts to move objects

Machine Operator

Aerotek
Columbus, GA
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Produced and packed merchandise
  • Observed machine operations to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting as necessary
  • Set up and operate machines such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, and auxiliary machines
  • Turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating
  • Inspects for defects and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operations using rules, templates, or other instruments
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete production goals efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections on machinery to ensure proper functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for machine operation and maintenance.

Cable Installer

Cable TV Of East Alabama
Phenix City, AL
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Working with tablets, diagnostic equipment, & complex machines
  • Responsible for running new cable in new or existing homes
  • Termination and testing of new cable
  • Responsible for testing and troubleshooting cable
  • Setting up new telecommunications frames
  • Installed cable systems to residential and commercial properties.
  • Conducted site surveys to determine installation requirements and challenges.
  • Configured and tested cable equipment for optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with customers to explain installation processes and services.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for efficiency during installations.
  • Troubleshot connectivity issues to ensure reliable service delivery.
  • Followed safety protocols while working in various environments.

Machine Operator

Daewon America
Opelika, AL
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Heat, mold, and measure stabilizer bars for supplier
  • Administer and maintain auto parts manufacturing machine
  • Operated forklift
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete production goals efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections on machinery to ensure proper functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for machine operation and maintenance.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.

Maintenance Technician

Mando
Opelika, Alabama
01.2010 - 08.2012
  • Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for automotive applications.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and systems for optimal performance.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on machinery to extend operational life.
  • Documented maintenance activities and repairs in company management systems.
  • Managed inventory of tools and parts, ensuring availability for maintenance tasks.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Adjusted machine settings based on engineering drawings and production requirements.
  • Utilized measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances of machined parts.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime during operations.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling materials and operating machinery safely.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
  • Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.

Education

Technical diploma - Welding and Electronics

Central High School
Phenix City, AL
05.2003

Skills

  • Good researcher
  • Problem solver
  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Flexible schedule, ability to relocate
  • Oral, written, and communication skills
  • Employee training
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Good researcher and problem solver
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety compliance
  • Robotic welding
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Welding inspection
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Machine operation
  • Material handling
  • Precision measuring
  • Tool operation
  • Weld tacking
  • Torch cutting
  • Welding safety
  • Welding machine setup
  • Equipment Repair
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Safety protocol enforcement
  • Quality inspection
  • MIG welding

Timeline

TIG (Aluminum) & MIG Welder/Welding Fabricator

Donghee America
02.2024 - 07.2025

Welder

John Deere
08.2021 - 10.2023

Welder

Reading Truck Body
02.2020 - 11.2020

Welder

John Deere
04.2019 - 09.2019

Mig & Fluxcore Welder & Heat Treat

Fisher Barton
06.2018 - 02.2019

Mig & Fluxcore Welder

Pitts Trailer
09.2016 - 06.2018

Machine Operator

Aerotek
03.2016 - 09.2016

Cable Installer

Cable TV Of East Alabama
09.2014 - 09.2015

Machine Operator

Daewon America
10.2012 - 06.2014

Maintenance Technician

Mando
01.2010 - 08.2012

Technical diploma - Welding and Electronics

Central High School