Welder/fabricator
Besco Welding and Steel
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
