Tommie L. Jones Jr.
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Proficient in operating box trucks and utility trailers, as well as loading, securing, and unloading products with maximum efficiency. An owner of 3 box trucks, with a clean driving record, and solid work history. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Kingston Contracting LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of the business, which require such tasks as trash-out and lawn care services with apartment complexes
- Collaborate closely with clients to better understand the entire project scope
- Negotiate fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Deliver outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Introduce new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Operate lift gate and other devices properly to safely unload materials.
- Operate with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximize load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Demonstrate safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspect vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
Independent Contractor
Kingston Welding LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Document welding on specified work orders
- Clamp, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, and bolted parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Remove and repair unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Check cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Prepare welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricate shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Set up and operate shield metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspect welds and check critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolt-clamp and tack-weld parts to secure components before welding.
- Develope welding processes to improve the coherence, accuracy, and precision of welds.
- Salvage and rebuild parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Inspect pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoid warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Complete projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Maintain safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Chip away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Fabrication Welder
King Steel, Inc
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Documented welding on specified work orders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify the quality of finished work met specifications.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Education
GED -
State of Georgia
Atlanta01.2002
Skills
- Operations Management
- Planning and execution
- Adaptability
- Leadership experience
- Problem-solving abilities
- People/communication skills
- Time management
- Organizational know-how
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Kingston Contracting LLC
01.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor
Kingston Welding LLC
01.2022 - Current
Fabrication Welder
King Steel, Inc
12.2017 - 12.2021
GED -
State of Georgia
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