William M. Thornsberry
Welder Fabricator
Seaford,DE
Summary
Dynamic Shop Lead at M&M Refrigeration with a proven track record in enhancing productivity through process improvements and effective training. Skilled in structural welding and committed to safety, I foster teamwork and collaboration, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality fabrication. Recognized for optimizing inventory management and minimizing waste.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Lead
M&M Refrigeration
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Certified in Mig, Stick, Submerge-ARC, Pulse, Rapid X, STT Welding
- Organizing Yard
- Inventories
- Load and unload Trailers
Maintenance Technician
Gardner/ICP Plants
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Assisted design and build new fill lines that were installed in Seaford, Tampa, Longbeach, Chicago
- Traveled USA and Canada improving plants production of Products
- Installed new rail lines
- Rebuilt tanks
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions to enhance equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to improve preventive maintenance schedules, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment operation, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Installed pumps and piping (Welding)
- Repairing and installing tanks and running PVC and Sunflex lines
- Run steam lines and steam traps
Shop Lead
M&M Refrigeration
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Fabricated components using precision tools and techniques to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity on projects.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homer City High School
Homer City, PASkills
- Layout and fitting
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Plasma cutting
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding expertise
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Welding symbols
- Weld inspection
- Joint preparation
- Environmental awareness
- Cost estimation
- Material selection
- Fabrication techniques
- Grinding and polishing
- Welding inspection
- Welding safety
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and hardworking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following instructions
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Physical strength and stamina
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift operation
- Task prioritization
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Shop Lead
M&M Refrigeration
01.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Gardner/ICP Plants
01.2014 - 02.2021
Shop Lead
M&M Refrigeration
01.2008 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Homer City High School