Zachary Ard
Sumter,SC
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, TIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder Fitter
Merchant Iron Works
Sumter, SC
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Welder Fitter
Culick Welding and Fabrication LLC
Sumter, SC
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble and install fences, gates, and handrails.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
Welder Fitter
Evans Trailers
Sumter, SC
01.2022 - 2/8/24
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, and equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials.
- Aligned machines properly for efficient operation.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes in a safe manner.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC05-2019
Welding
Sumter Career And Technology Center
Sumter, SC05-2019
Skills
- Stick Welding
- Mig Welding
- Flux Core Welding
- Tig Welding
Accomplishments
While attending the Sumter Career Center, I placed 2nd in State for the Skills USA Competition.
Timeline
Welder Fitter
Evans Trailers
01.2022 - 2/8/24
Welder Fitter
Merchant Iron Works
11.2019 - 01.2022
Welder Fitter
Culick Welding and Fabrication LLC
05.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
Welding
Sumter Career And Technology Center
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