Travis Brock

Welding Supervisor

Hawkins Ag.

Holdrege, NE

10.2016 - Current

Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
Managed inventory levels for all welding supplies ensuring a sufficient stock was available at all times.
Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Developed strategies to reduce waste during production process while maintaining quality assurance standards.
Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to defective welds or improper technique usage.
Resolved customer complaints regarding quality or appearance of finished products.
Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
Ordered supplies such as electrodes, fluxes, gases for MIG and TIG welding machines when necessary.
Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work.
Established performance standards for welders and monitored their progress throughout each project.
Interpreted blueprints or drawings accurately in order to plan effective layouts for fabrication jobs.
Provided technical guidance to welding staff on proper use of equipment, techniques, and materials.
Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Oversaw the daily operations of the welding department, including organizing workflow, scheduling projects, and assigning tasks to workers.
Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing and fabrication to ensure timely delivery of parts being welded or repaired.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Developed efficient procedures for welding processes to ensure cost-effective production.
Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times by welders and other personnel in the welding area.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
Performed minor repairs on welding equipment when needed; also arranged for major repairs by outside vendors when required.
Trained new hires on proper setup and use of tools and equipment associated with job duties.
Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
Implemented new technologies into existing processes where applicable; kept up-to-date on industry trends and advancements.
Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Monitor stock levels of raw materials needed for upcoming production runs.
Operated precision tools and equipment to perform dimensions without error.
Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
Collaborated with a team to meet or exceed production targets.
Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
Packed finished products for shipment and prepared them according to shipping specifications.
Operate machines such as drill presses and saws to cut or shape parts during assembly.
Read and interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports.
Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
Created components via Computer Aided Design (CAD) for use in 3D printing and milling applications.
Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
Perform minor repairs on defective parts or products during the assembly process.
Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
Completed preventative maintenance tasks for machinery and scheduled large-scale repairs.
Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
Used hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks effectively and efficiently.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and work orders to determine the specific assembly instructions.
Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
Operated and maintained equipment in a clean and safe condition.
Provide feedback on design changes that could improve efficiency of the production line.
Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
Installed heat trace tape to tubing and controls and bent large tubing with power bender.
Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
Notify supervisors of any potential issues that may cause delays in production schedules.
Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
Suggested operational modifications to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.
Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
Cleaned and lubricated parts, equipment, and machinery.
Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
Assembled parts and subassemblies following blueprints and assembly instructions.
Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.
Reviewed blueprints and schematics to fabricate products according to necessary specifications.
Adhered to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents or injuries.
Identify problems that may affect product quality and take corrective action when required.
Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes within the department.
Inspect finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Identified and resolved assembly and production issues or malfunctions.
Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages.
Maintained inventory of job materials.
Sorted, graded, weighed, and inspected products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
Inspected, tested, and adjusted completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Welding Supervisor

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

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Welding Supervisor

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

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