William Cook
Kingston,GA
Summary
A proven Welder and Maintenance Technician, I excel in quality assurance and team leadership, significantly contributing to projects like the Rockingham Speedway renovation for Rockingham Properties LLC. Skilled in MIG and stick welding, my dedication to workplace safety and problem resolution ensures excellence in every task.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Cook's Welding Service
Kingston, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Worked with individual customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional quality service
- Experience with oxy-acetylene cutting equipment as well as plasma cutting
- Extensive use of work-related equipment including but not limited to a chisel press, metal shear
Maintenance Technician
Rockingham Properties LLC
Rockingham, NC
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Cleaned and prepped surfaces
- Performed tasks necessary to achieve project goals
- Detected faulty equipment or materials and promptly resolved the problem
- Was involved in the multi-million dollar project of renovating and rehabbing the Rockingham Speedway in preparation for the return of NASCAR to the track in April of 2025. I was involved in all aspects , from equipment operation , to painting . Welding, landscape repair, plumbing repair, and new facility equipment installation. The track and facilities haven't been used by NASCAR since 2014, so it was quite a task!
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Welding Fabricator
Cook's Welding Service
Rome, Georgia
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
Welder
WMP Crates
Rome, GA
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Devoted specific emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently driving to work ready to start immediately
- Motivated Construction Laborer who is adept at interpreting blueprints and following verbal instructions from management staff
- Result-oriented, high energy-willing professional with heavy equipment and welding measuring experience
- Reliable employee with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to keep learning
Education
GED -
West Rome High Schod
Rorne, GASkills
- Quality control
- Workplace safety
- Production monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem resolution
- Quality assurance
- Planning and implementation
- Configuration management
- Process implementation
- Written and oral communication
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Conceptual thinking
- Equipment oversight
- Customer requirement
- Excellent diagnostic skills
- Team leadership skills
- Safe forklift, bobcat, trencher equipment operation
- MIG and stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Stick welding
- Equipment operation
- Measurement tools
- Material selection
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Horizontal welding
- Blueprint reading
- Welding inspection
- Cutting techniques
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Wire feed machines
- Welding position proficiency
- Plasma arc welding
- Machine adjustment
- Inspection protocols
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Tool operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Steel fabrication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Welder
Cook's Welding Service
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Rockingham Properties LLC
09.2023 - 03.2024
Welding Fabricator
Cook's Welding Service
04.2020 - 08.2023
Welder
WMP Crates
08.2018 - 04.2020
GED -
West Rome High Schod
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