Seasoned worker with years of experience fabricating items to specification. Complied with government regulations and company policies to create a safe environment for the team.
Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Apex
04.2016 - Current
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
Documented welding on specified work order.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
Level 3 Welder
American Railcar Industries Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2015
Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
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.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.