Zachary Babs
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Efficient welder able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Seasoned Welder with [6] years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Carolina Contracting Solutions
Ridgeville, SC
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
Welder
Limehouse And Sons
Ladson, SC
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- 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.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Adjust cable tension as needed during the course of a performance or production.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Position stage scenery, lighting fixtures, props, and other objects with precision accuracy using hoists, pulleys, winches, lifts, and cranes.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Troubleshoot problems with rigging systems during performances or productions.
- Execute complex set changes quickly and efficiently while ensuring the safety of cast members and crew members on stage.
Construction Worker
Gulfstream
Charleston, SC
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Welder
b&F mechanical
Walterboro, SC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- 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.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- 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.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cane Bay High School
Summerville, SC05-2022
Skills
- Stick Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Equipment Operation
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Structural Welding
- Measurement Tools
- Fire Prevention
- Welding Safety
- First Aid Training
- Shaping and Cutting
- Scaffolding Safety
Affiliations
- outdoors man
- a family man
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Carolina Contracting Solutions
10.2023 - 01.2024
Welder
Limehouse And Sons
04.2023 - 07.2023
Construction Worker
Gulfstream
07.2022 - 11.2022
Welder
b&F mechanical
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Cane Bay High School
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