William Bowen
Stillman Valley,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Roof Line Lead, Welder
Hennig
02.2021 - Current
- Train new employees on production line processes, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and maintaining high performance standards.
- Apply best practices to comply with safety procedures.
- Monitor product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Collaborate with managers on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Communicate shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Maintain open lines of communication between management and production staff, successfully resolving any conflicts or concerns that arise during daily operations.
- Increase employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and constructive feedback.
- Address any bottlenecks or inefficiencies within the manufacturing line, optimizing operations for maximum output capacity.
- Give weld tests to potential new hires to determine if they are capable of meeting welding fabrication requirements.
- Collaborate with quality personnel to identify and rectify recurring defects.
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and available holiday shifts.
- Set up and operate shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
- Remove and repair unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspect welds and check critical measurements to meet specifications by utilizing blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assist new employees in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during fabrication process.
- Maintain clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Mentor junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
Welder
Morgan Corporation
08.2015 - 02.2021
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Education
GED -
Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL01-1999
Skills
- Team Training
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Manufacturing Processes
- Safety processes and regulations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Good Communication
- Assignment Delegation
Worksite safety
Proficient in Mig Welding
PPE enforcement
Timeline
Roof Line Lead, Welder
Hennig
02.2021 - Current
Welder
Morgan Corporation
08.2015 - 02.2021
GED -
Jefferson High School
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