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Yavontae Sanders

Saginaw

Summary

Professional welding specialist with proven track record in executing specialized welding tasks and projects. Known for delivering high-quality results while maintaining stringent safety protocols and standards. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing project requirements, and committed to achieving team goals. Skilled in various welding techniques and recognized for reliability and precision.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialty Welder

Merrill Technologies Group
11.2022 - Current
  • Aluminum Mig, Pulse Mig, Flux core, Stick.
  • Weld materials such as Aluminum, carbon Steel, stainless Steel and galvanized metals.
  • Achieved structural integrity of completed pieces through the implementation of appropriate joint designs, welding sequences, and pre/post-welding treatments.
  • Assisted with training new hires in specialty welding procedures, promoting a skilled workforce across the organization.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by staying current on industry trends, attending relevant trainings or conferences, and incorporating new techniques into daily operations.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by organizing tool storage areas for easy access during high-pressure situations without sacrificing safety precautions.

Fabrication Welder

Zero Zone, Inc. Refrigeration
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Brazing, Silvering And Mig welding.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Welded and Brazed metal/copper components in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Fabricating refrigeration and CO2 units to customers specifications.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to understand different models.
  • Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.

Fabrication Welder

Honewell Inc.
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
  • Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.

Welder

Commscope
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment
  • Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
  • Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form
  • Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts
  • Examine work pieces for defects; measured work pieces with tools to ensure conformed to specifications
  • Select and install torches, torch tips, filter rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals

Welder

Consolidated Rig Works LLP
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Laid out, fitted, and fabricated metal components
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy, and engineering requirements to produce quality work
  • Heated, formed, and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch, and arc welding equipment
  • Monitored fabrication, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, and expansion of materials
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
  • Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures

Welder

Epiroc Drilling Tools
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Performed GMAW techniques on forgings per blueprint and engineering instructions
  • Ability to perform Oxyacetylene brazing welding techniques per drawings
  • Repairs using all processes of welding
  • Assembled Tricone, Mechbore and Raisebore drills
  • Industrial Painting/Coating and Etching
  • Positioned and clamped pieces together by properly assembling according to blueprint details
  • Trained co-workers on assembly and welding processes
  • Assisted planning department with scheduling and prioritizing work orders

Welder

Duro-Last
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Setup equipment and weld parts effectively utilize processes of Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas
  • Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
  • Selected equipment and plans layout, assembled and welded while applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of welding techniques
  • Held clamps work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer and wedges
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure positions for welding

Welding Assistant

Tri-City Vinyl
05.2013 - 01.2014
  • Moved work pieces, tools, and supplies manually/hand truck
  • Cleaned work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions
  • Connected hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders
  • Dielectric welded vinyl for contractors

Education

Diploma -

Saginaw Career Complex Welding/Pipefitting
Saginaw, MI
2012

Diploma -

Arthur Hill High School
Saginaw, MI
2012

Skills

  • Weld all positions
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Hand Torches
  • Plasma Cutters
  • Parts Reassembling
  • Machine Tools
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Weld inspections
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Aluminum welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Structural welding

Certification

12 Years of Welding Experience OSHA – 10 General Industry Recognized Performance – Skills USA Plasma Cutting, Metal Arc Gouging, Flame Cutting, Oxyacetylene/Propylene Brazing, Resistance Spot Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) TIG/MIG Welding, Forklift/Reach truck Certification

Timeline

Specialty Welder

Merrill Technologies Group
11.2022 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Zero Zone, Inc. Refrigeration
07.2021 - 11.2022

Fabrication Welder

Honewell Inc.
11.2019 - 07.2021

Welder

Consolidated Rig Works LLP
01.2019 - 10.2019

Welder

Commscope
10.2018 - 11.2019

Welder

Epiroc Drilling Tools
01.2015 - 12.2018

Welder

Duro-Last
02.2014 - 01.2015

Welding Assistant

Tri-City Vinyl
05.2013 - 01.2014

Diploma -

Arthur Hill High School

Diploma -

Saginaw Career Complex Welding/Pipefitting

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