Wantisha Caldwell

• 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, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Utilized blueprints to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• 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.
• Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
• Facilitated cross-department communication, ensuring projects stayed on schedule with clear updates and coordination.
• Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
• Optimized welding supply inventory, preventing project delays by ensuring all necessary materials were on hand.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards, keeping documentation
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

• Maintained a safe work environment by following strict safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during all welding tasks.
• Achieved precise alignment of parts using fixtures, jigs, clamps, or other positioning devices before welding operations.
• Enhanced weld quality by utilizing various welding techniques, such as TIG, MIG, and stick welding.
• Consistently met deadlines for complex welding projects, coordinating with team members for efficient task completion.
• Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
• Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.