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Zackery Caldwell

Houston,TX

Summary

. Background includes working in physically-demanding Fabrication & warehouse settings. Strong team player skillful reading schematics, blueprints and related documents. Fit and active MIG welder,Underwater welder ,Welder Foreman, & Forklift Operatot with 7+ plus years experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Welde/Machine Operator

Atkore
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Successfully complete welding techniques and reach record breaking numbers for company history.
  • Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Use LOCK OUT TAG OUT safety protocols to ensure machine is de energized when changing components safely and efficiently.

Forklift Operator

Orbis Inc
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Welder/Welder Helper

Brask Inc
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.


FC Associate

Amazon FC Center
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Work as a picker/packer/organizer to perform tasks specified for Amazon Logistics
  • Also perform tasks that require quick and precise decision making.

Mig Welder/Foreman Trainee

Heil Environmental
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided input on process improvements, contributing to enhanced workflow efficiency within the department.
  • Contributed to cost savings through efficient use of materials and minimizing waste during the welding process.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
  • 4x record breaking months with company due to work performance
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Education

Trade School - UDT(Ultimate Diver Training)

The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX
07.2022

Trade School - Welding Technology

Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL
05.2018

Skills

  • Metallurgy Process
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
  • Power Tools
  • MIG welding professional
  • Quality Inspection
  • Non-Destructive Testing Level II
  • Blueprints Analysis
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Jib cranes
  • Crane Operations
  • Forklift Operation Expertise
  • Worker Supervision
  • Quality Assurance
  • Plasma cutting
  • Equipment Operation
  • Inventory Management
  • Presentation Skills
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • OSHA Compliance

Education Certifications

  • The Ocean Corporation, Houston, Texas, Ultimate Diver Training, 07/2022
  • ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender
  • NDT-Levels I & II Ultrasonic Testing and Magnetic Particle Testing
  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
  • DAN O2
  • HAZWOPER (40 Hours)
  • ROV Training and Operation
  • Forklift Certification (3 Year's Experience)
  • Kirby Morgan Helmet Operator Certification
  • Safegulf
  • Welding Certifications (6 Year’s Experience)
  • 7018/6010 welding certification
  • Mig welding certification
  • Underwater welding certification
  • 7 years combined welding experience

Timeline

Welde/Machine Operator

Atkore
05.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

Orbis Inc
01.2023 - 05.2023

Welder/Welder Helper

Brask Inc
08.2022 - 01.2023

FC Associate

Amazon FC Center
11.2021 - 08.2022

Mig Welder/Foreman Trainee

Heil Environmental
06.2018 - 05.2021

Trade School - UDT(Ultimate Diver Training)

The Ocean Corporation

Trade School - Welding Technology

Reid State Technical College
Zackery Caldwell