William Jones
Crossville,AL
Summary
Experienced welder in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW. Very good with cleaning material before and after welding. Strong focus on safety and quality of work being performed. Always trying to learn and better my skills as a worker
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
C&B Welding
Geraldine, Alabama
08.2023 - Current
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate part assembly.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components for construction projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all welding processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and machinery, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, confirming adherence to specifications prior to client delivery.
- Prepared surfaces for welding operations through grinding, sanding, and polishing.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools and machinery to ensure functionality.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivery to clients.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Union Ironworker
Local 92
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Fabricated and assembled steel structures for various construction projects.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on safe work practices and techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for safety compliance.
- Utilized ladders and scaffolds for safe access to high work locations.
- Signaled crane operators for safe and accurate lifting and placement of reinforcing iron members, ensuring precise positioning of rebars.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Obtained AWS D1.1 certification, validating expertise in welding standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Geraldine Highschool
Geraldine, AL05-2023
Welding Class
Dekalb County Technology Center
Rainsville, AL05-2023
Skills
- Welding skills
- Structural welding
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Quality inspection
- Equipment operation
- Industrial maintenance
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Union Ironworker
Local 92
08.2024 - 03.2025
Fabrication Welder
C&B Welding
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Geraldine Highschool
Welding Class
Dekalb County Technology Center