Zachary Parrish
Salem,AR
Summary
Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality. Team member that is ready to take problems head on to insure the success of his fellow workers.
Enthusiastic Welder committed to exceeding project expectations. Expert in preparing surfaces for welding by removing unwanted materials or grime and setting up proper equipment. Trained in operation and maintenance of related tools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Thompson Construction Group Inc.
Osceola , AR
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Welder
Weldrite Manufacturing
Salem, AR
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Built furnaces and helped manufacturer trailers
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Welding Fabricator
Norfork fabrication shop
Norfork, Arkansas
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
Welder Helper
Blake's fabrication
Caulfield, Missouri
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
Farm Hand
My Grandpa
Salem , OregonArkansas
12.2008 - 11.2018
- Welder and built fence
- Maintained fence shops and buildings on site
- Worked for low pay but got the experience I needed
Education
Structural Welding -
Arkansas Iron And Pipe Welding Academy
Salem, AR09-2023
Skills
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Weld slagging
- Structural welding
- Weld tacking
- Welding
- Hand-eye coordination
- Attention to detail
- Welding procedure specification
- Pipe welding
- Product welding
- First aid training
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Welder
Thompson Construction Group Inc.
02.2024 - 10.2024
Welder
Weldrite Manufacturing
01.2023 - 02.2024
Welding Fabricator
Norfork fabrication shop
12.2021 - 12.2022
Welder Helper
Blake's fabrication
04.2019 - 01.2021
Farm Hand
My Grandpa
12.2008 - 11.2018
Structural Welding -
Arkansas Iron And Pipe Welding Academy