William McPherson
Justin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Owner Operator and skilled welder with a proven track record at G.E. Manufacturing Solutions, adept in business operations management and mechanical recoveries. Excelled in recruiting and hiring, boosting team efficiency by 30%. Expert in sales negotiation and market analysis, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and profitability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Skilled Welder
G.E. Manufacturing Solutions
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Assembled standardize Locomotive units with extreme care, skilled workmanship, and accuracy.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Operated shop equipment such as welders, forklifts and saws to repair equipment.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled repairs to locomotive structural and air brake systems.
- Fabricated replacements for worn or broken parts using welders, lathes or shaping or milling machines.
- Used hand tools, power tools and equipment to complete skilled deck building.
- Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
- Performed skilled fabrication work of parts such as Main cab and radiator cab.
- Performed skilled fabrication work of parts such as Coolant piping and Air system.
Journeyman Welder
J.B. Hunt Transportation
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspect units for damage add jobs to R.O. and submit bid fo time to repair. Assign and train personnel on repair needed to units.
Forman
TexOp Construction
03.2002 - 03.2009
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Education
No Degree - Welding
NCTC
Gainesville, TX03-2014
High School Diploma -
North West ISD
Justin, TX03-1995
Skills
- Sales negotiation
- Mechanical recoveries
- Business planning
- Recruiting and hiring
- Cost management
- Market analysis
- Business operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations oversight
Timeline
Owner Operator
Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current
Skilled Welder
G.E. Manufacturing Solutions
03.2014 - 03.2019
Journeyman Welder
J.B. Hunt Transportation
03.2009 - 03.2014
Forman
TexOp Construction
03.2002 - 03.2009
No Degree - Welding
NCTC
High School Diploma -
North West ISD
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