William Hanvey
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Talented Fabrication Welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivering high quality products. Excellent attention to detail resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity. Operated machinery to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconstructive Defect Welder
Morris Bean & Company
04.2023 - Current
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
Fabrication Welder
ZED Industries
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- 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.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Fabrication Welder/Assembly Technician
Tht Presses
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
- Followed specific blueprints and diagrams to assemble components and comply with industry standards.
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Installed new parts and components such as lines, pipes and bracing.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Assembly Welder
Shaffer Manufacturing
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Changed wire, gas tanks and tools to meet different production demands.
- Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
- Disassembled, corrected and reassembled defective components.
- Prepared materials for welding by cleaning metal surfaces with scrapers and grinders, removing tough spots.
- Used combination squares, straightedges and calipers to lay out and align work pieces.
- Worked with 3:1 argon-to-carbon ratio to produce welds with minimal spatter and optimum bead appearance.
- Checked drive rolls and wire spool hubs to verify adequate tension for optimal feeding performance.
- Used micrometers and calipers to inspect grooves, angles and gap allowances.
- Operated drill press to bore holes through metal workpieces.
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
- Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
Freight Handler
Freight Handlers Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Inspected freight for any damage or faults prior to loading.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
- Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to facilitate safe and efficient handling of freight.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Robotic Welder
Cascade Industries
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Loaded or fed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
- Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
- Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
- Maintained and recorded inventory transactions to reflect items used in each job and accounted for any discrepancies.
- Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Combat Engineer
Unites States Army
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
- Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Upheld Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Responded to reports of irregular activities and notified dispatcher for required emergency units.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greene County Career Center
Xenia, OHCombination Structural And Pipe Welding
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OHSkills
- Power Tools Operations
- Hand and Power Tools
- Work Area Cleanup
- Defective Material Identification
- MIG Welding
- Layout Support
- Site Installations
- Torch (Machine Learning)
- Power Saws
- Completing Quality Inspections
- Wire Feed Machines
- Forklift Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Site Cleanup
- Plasma Cutters
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Pipefitting
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Power Sanders
- Supply Management
- Item Transport
- Component Welding
- Hand Saw
- Accurate Weights
- Portable Grinders
- End-To-End Welding Operations
- Work Inspection
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Structural Welding
- Power Tool Use
- Daily Logs
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Welding Techniques
- Acetylene Torches
- Cutting
- Grinding Understanding
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Parts Fabrication
- Fabrication Experience
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safe Work Practices
- Cutting Familiarity
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Manual Dexterity
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Work Assignments
- Comprehending Blueprints
- Regulatory Requirements
- Project Deadlines
- Hand Brushes
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Ieds
- Explosives Handling
- Coordinate Defenses
- Plan Navigation
- Crime Prevention
- Assess Threats
- Combat Engineering Support
- Managing Safety Gear
- Firearms Understanding
- Equipment Deployment
- Medical Emergency Response
- Infantry Combat
- Safety Standards Enforcement
- Engineering Reconnaissance Reporting
- Personnel Mentoring
- Mine Detections
- Managing Classified Information
- Professional Development Tasks
- Mission Preparation
- Physical Evaluations
- Protective Services
- Basic Combat Construction
- Technical Guidance
- Base Protection
- Communication Monitoring
- Organize Missions
- Firing Systems Installations
- Transportation and Logistics
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Threat Mine Neutralization
- Survivability Operations
- Tactical Mission Support
- Minesweeping
- Emergency Situations
- Documenting Intelligence
- Preventing Incidents
- Mining Methods
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Patrolling Areas
- Combat Reports
- Ground Reconnaissance
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Combat Operations Planning
- Coordinating Training
- Breaching
- Combat Mobility Participation
Timeline
Reconstructive Defect Welder
Morris Bean & Company
04.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
ZED Industries
10.2020 - 04.2023
Fabrication Welder/Assembly Technician
Tht Presses
02.2019 - 10.2020
Assembly Welder
Shaffer Manufacturing
12.2017 - 12.2018
Freight Handler
Freight Handlers Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2017
Robotic Welder
Cascade Industries
04.2017 - 08.2017
Combat Engineer
Unites States Army
10.2011 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Greene County Career Center
Combination Structural And Pipe Welding
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
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