Walter Carter
Browns Summit,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welding Fabricator
Barrier 1
Summerfield, North Carolina
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Assembled metal components according to engineering specifications and blueprints.
- Operated welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various materials.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
Welding Fabricator
Morgan Mechanical
Eden, North Carolina
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Assembled metal components according to engineering specifications and blueprints.
- Operated welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various materials.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes and improve efficiency.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
HVAC Assistant
Johnson Controls
Greensboro, North Carolina
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted technicians in installing HVAC systems and components.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment.
- Supported troubleshooting efforts for HVAC system malfunctions.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condenser coils and filters of the HVAC system.
- Assisted in installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems.
- Worked closely with technicians in order to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts of HVAC systems as needed.
- Tested electrical circuits, motors, controls, safety devices and other components of the HVAC system.
- Replaced worn out belts, bearings, fans and other parts when necessary.
- Operated tools like drills, saws, safely during installation or repair works.
Education
Associate Degree in Welding - Welding / Fabrication
Danville Community College
Danville, VA 01.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Pipe welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Structural fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Grinding and finishing
- Aluminum welding
- Overhead crane operation
- Plasma arc cutting
- Production
- Welder qualification test
- Electrical safety
- Structure repair
- Shop drawings
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
Barrier 1
08.2024 - 01.2026
Welding Fabricator
Morgan Mechanical
07.2022 - 07.2024
HVAC Assistant
Johnson Controls
01.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Degree in Welding - Welding / Fabrication
Danville Community College
01.2020 - 05.2022