Tyler Henderson
Alburtis,PA
Summary
Accomplished Welder, Millwright, and Fabricator with expertise in metal fabrication and safety compliance, honed at Lehigh Industrial Maintenance, LLC. Proven problem solver with a track record of delivering high-quality welds and optimizing production processes. Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve project goals while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder / Millwright
Lehigh Industrical Maintenance, LLC
Palmerton, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Production MIG Welder
Klover Contracting
Quakertown, Pen
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Assist in training new personnel in the use of welding equipment.
- Keep accurate records of daily activities including number of pieces produced and any repairs made.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys.
Custom Truck Fabricator
Trius, Inc.
Bethlehem, PA
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products to adhere to production standards.
- Operated, calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
- Participated in product development sessions to learn new product specifications and brainstorm new work strategies.
- Utilized plasma cutters, jigs, and fixtures.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Assisted in the assembly of heavy machinery such as conveyor systems when needed.
- Built plow trucks for the Dept. of Transportation in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area High School
Northampton, PA06-2008
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Fabrication
Timeline
Welder / Millwright
Lehigh Industrical Maintenance, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Production MIG Welder
Klover Contracting
08.2019 - 08.2021
Custom Truck Fabricator
Trius, Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area High School