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Troy Benson

Grantsville,United States

Summary

Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. 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. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Groundskeeper

Kilgore
Stockton, Utah
03.2024 - Current
  • Carefully maneuvered skid steers through narrow pathways without causing harm to surrounding environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate work activities efficiently.
  • Monitored machine functions to ensure accuracy during operation.
  • Inspected machines before use to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Adhered strictly to all safety guidelines established by OSHA standards.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in accordance with company policies.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment onto trucks.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress updates.
  • Maintained cleanliness of worksite by removing trash and other debris.
  • Performed routine maintenance on skid steer machinery such as checking fluid levels, tightening bolts.
  • Cleaned up after each job was completed including sweeping up any spilled materials or debris left behind.
  • Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
  • Manually loaded and unloaded material from skid steers when necessary.
  • Reported any issues encountered while operating the machine promptly and accurately.

Welder

U.S Magnesium
Skull Valley, Utah
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.

Welder

EJ Systems
Tooele, Utah
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.

Education

GED -

Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UT
05-2008

Skills

  • 6 G Certified
  • Welding
  • Sub-arc Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Surface Preparation
  • Materials Selection
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • Equipment Operation
  • Brake Press Operation
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding safety
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Pipe welding
  • Hand-Forming Workpieces
  • Maintaining components
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Flux core (FCAW) welding
  • Precision measuring
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Crane Operation
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • TIG welding expert
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • First Aid Training
  • Vertical Welding
  • Scaffolding Safety
  • Measurement tools
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Design Interpretation

Timeline

Groundskeeper

Kilgore
03.2024 - Current

Welder

U.S Magnesium
01.2023 - 11.2023

Welder

EJ Systems
08.2022 - 12.2022

GED -

Taylorsville High School

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