Victoria Longfellow
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Accomplished welder with expertise in MIG and TIG techniques at ProType, recognized for enhancing welding quality and mentoring junior staff. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, ensuring adherence to industry standards while optimizing material usage and reducing waste. Committed to safety and quality assurance in all projects.
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
ProType
Sterling, VA
11.2014 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG and TIG techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- 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.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
Education
Sherando Highschool
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Shaping and cutting
- Vertical welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding position proficiency
- Precision measuring
- Power tool operation
- Decision-making
- Surface grinding
- Welding techniques
- MIG welding
- Hand and power tool operation
- Reweld application
- Welding machine setup
- TIG welding expert
- Welding safety
- Weld tacking
- Design interpretation
- Overhead welding
- ISO9001 trained
- Measurement tools
- Weld slagging
- Worksite organization
- AWS certified
- Equipment maintenance
- OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Tool operation
- Health and safety
- Safety equipment usage
- Time management
- Orbital welding
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Structural welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Cutting techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Joint preparation
- Welding symbols
- Surface preparation
- Brake press operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Specification interpretation
- Distortion control
- Machine adjustment
Timeline
Welder
ProType
11.2014 - Current
Sherando Highschool