Zachery McCreary
Mineral Point ,PA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Traveling Welder with extensive experience at Flextrades, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through process improvements and exceptional attention to detail. Adept at blueprint reading and committed to safety compliance, ensuring high-quality welds that meet industry standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Welder
Flextrades
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding applications.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency during production runs.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to meet industry standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance as needed.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and safety procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and enhanced productivity.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Lead Tig Welder
JWF Industries
Johnstown, PA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated TIG welding equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections on welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve welding processes and reduce defects.
- Assisted in training new employees on welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Adhered to safety regulations, minimizing workplace hazards during welding operations.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting technical issues during the welding process, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production rates.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, resulting in increased productivity and timely project completion.
- Enhanced product quality by performing precise TIG welding on various materials.
- Improved overall weld quality with thorough pre-weld preparations, including grinding, cutting, and positioning materials accurately.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new hires, enhancing their understanding of TIG welding techniques and safety protocols rapidly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them effectively across different projects.
Traveling Millwright
Tioga Millwrights
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Installed and maintained industrial machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting to identify mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and safety practices.
- Repaired and replaced components, improving equipment reliability and longevity.
- Assisted in the assembly of complex mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with specifications.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Improved workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 99% accuracy.
Structural Welder
Lincoln Contracting & Equipment
Somerset, PA
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Fabricated structural components according to engineering specifications and welding standards.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to ensure high-quality welds on steel structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to accurately assemble structures on-site.
- Inspected and tested welds for quality assurance, adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and safety procedures.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and reducing downtime.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
Structural Welder
Corle Building Systems
Imler, PA
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Fabricated structural components according to engineering specifications and welding standards.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to ensure high-quality welds on steel structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to accurately assemble structures on-site.
- Inspected and tested welds for quality assurance, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and reducing downtime.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and safety procedures.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windber High School
Windber, PAWelding And Fabrication - Welding
GJCTC Technical School
Johnstown Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Cutting techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Crane operation
- Joint preparation
- Welding symbols
- Surface preparation
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Brake press operation
- Precision measuring
- First aid training
- Project management
- Plasma arc welding
- Rigging techniques
- Fire prevention
- Special alloys
- Non-destructive testing
- Submerged arc welding
- Specification interpretation
- Health and safety
- Safety equipment usage
- Machine adjustment
- Hand-eye coordination
- Quality assurance
- OSHA compliance
- Weld tacking
- Overhead welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- AWS certified
- Location layout
- Welding inspection
- Measurement tools
- Multi-process welding
- Product welding
- Worksite organization
- Welding techniques
Timeline
Traveling Welder
Flextrades
05.2023 - Current
Lead Tig Welder
JWF Industries
07.2022 - 03.2023
Traveling Millwright
Tioga Millwrights
06.2020 - 06.2022
Structural Welder
Lincoln Contracting & Equipment
03.2018 - 05.2020
Structural Welder
Corle Building Systems
01.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Windber High School
Welding And Fabrication - Welding
GJCTC Technical School