WILLIE EDWARDS
Shreveport,LA
Summary
I'm a very hard worker who does my job in a highly professional manner, easy going, always strife for perfection, and make sure that all my actions are in the company's best interest.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR WELDER/ FITTER/FORKLIFT DRIVER/TRAINER
TSE International
Shreveport, LA
06.2019 - Current
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery
- Training of new or amateur employees to above satisfactory skills
- Full knowledge of operating crane and forklift to move heavy materials
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials
LEAD STRUCTURAL WELDER
Berry Bros. General Contractor, Inc
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Lead structural welder, train other welders, and quality control check on all finished work
STRUCTURAL WELDER/FITTER
Sable Industries
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Lead welder, assembly line worker, building construction, and train other employees
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Villa Norte Apartments
Shreveport , Louisiana
01.2003 - 08.2010
- Fixed broken/ faulty equipment along with apartments or anything that was broken, painting, and refurbish old apartments
WELDER/PAINTER/MACHINE SHOP/FORK DRIVER/ LOADER
Impress, Eldorado Resort Casino
Shreveport
11.2000 - 06.2003
- Welding of multiple equipment, fork lift driver, saw/cutting of various parts, painting, and loading/unloading trucks and equipment
- Count the money in the safe and transport to the cage as needed
Education
High School Diploma - Mechanics
Green Oaks High School
05.1993
Skills
- Project Management
- TIG Welding Expert
- Materials Selection
- Specification Interpretation
- Structural Welding
- Manual Dexterity
- Stick Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Pipe Welding
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
SENIOR WELDER/ FITTER/FORKLIFT DRIVER/TRAINER
TSE International
06.2019 - Current
LEAD STRUCTURAL WELDER
Berry Bros. General Contractor, Inc
08.2015 - 03.2019
STRUCTURAL WELDER/FITTER
Sable Industries
08.2010 - 09.2015
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Villa Norte Apartments
01.2003 - 08.2010
WELDER/PAINTER/MACHINE SHOP/FORK DRIVER/ LOADER
Impress, Eldorado Resort Casino
11.2000 - 06.2003
High School Diploma - Mechanics
Green Oaks High School