career objective

 

quality-focused, productive certified welder / fabricator eager to contribute expertise in multiple industries toward supporting operations of a successfully progressive organization.

 

profile

 

ø  offer over 29 combined years of solid experience in welding / fabrication, machine operation, product design / building, and electrical / electronics installations, including expertise within preventative maintenance, quality control, and blueprint interpretation capacities.

ø  experience in fabrication and welding of nuclear submarines, large earth-moving vehicle components, and smaller equipment (i.e. sheet metal, pipe), as well as extensive knowledge of automotive electrics and electronics service and repair.

ø  proficient at seamlessly blending strong decision-making abilities with solid leadership attributes and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

ø  skillful in setting goals and developing action plans, along with consistently demonstrating outstanding self-reliance toward achieving perfection in all professional and personal endeavors.

ø  excel within independent or team-based environments to meet and/or exceed all organizational goals and objectives while contributing sharp troubleshooting abilities.

ø  demonstrate dynamic prioritization and time management skills, including quickly identifying and resolving daily problems in a proactive and productive manner while maintaining exceptional personal and professional work ethics.

 

~ key professional skills ~

 

mig / tig / flux core / pulse arc / stick welding • cutting / heating torches

forklifts / cranes / rotators • carbon arc gouging • electrical tools / meters

air conditioning gauges • vacuum pumps • blueprint reading

 

~ key professional certifications ~

 

stick / flux core / pulse arc / mig welding • iso 9002 / iso 14001 • isocyanides exposure •

torch safety • forklift pedestrian safety awareness • cranes / chains / slings lifting safety •

fire watch certified • weld wire identification • weld quality inspections •

cpr • advanced first aid • p.a.d.j. / advanced open water and water rescue

(all welding positions certified to navy standards)

 

professional experience

 

service technician master welder / fabricator

liebherr construction equipment, newport news , va                                     2005 c 2007

ø  proficiently conducted thorough inspections for quality control and regulatory compliance.

ø  maintained responsibility for finding, inspecting, and repairing cracks, breaks, porosity, undercut, leg deviation, lack of fusion, and undersized welds.

ø  optimally rebuilt, reinforced, installed, and welded reinforcement plates on such entities as excavator brooms, sticks, and other high stress construction-based equipment.

ø  successfully traveled nationwide to accomplish various field-based tasks in a productive and efficient manner.

 

 

professional experience

 

welder / structural

northrop grumman, newport news, va                                                         2002 c 2005

ø  performed welding in all areas of nuclear submarines utilizing appropriate filler metals to be used on different base metals throughout the vessels.

ø  actively preheated base metal with heater bars or torches to minimum required preheats and interpass temperatures utilizing tempsticks to verify temperatures.

ø  successfully set up weld machines, as well as welding in various aforementioned positions and methods to pass visual inspection, magnetic particle, x-ray, or ultrasound testing.

ø  provided optimal carbon arc back gouged remaining unwelded side of joint to remove contaminated root pass and fusion line before completing weld to produce a 100% penetration weld.

 

welder / fabricator

volvo construction equipment, asheville, nc                                               1995 c 2002

ø  successfully performed various welding and associated heavy construction equipment fabrication component tasks, including accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications, selecting and assembling parts, and verifying finished dimensions.

ø  positioned parts within millimetric tolerances for welding operations, along with tack-welding sub-assemblies for subsequent robot welding processes.

ø  effectively checked welded assemblies for quality and accuracy per specifications, as well as perform gas metal arc (mig) welding on various materials.

ø  operated forklifts, rotators, and overhead cranes to transport sub-assemblies, assisting in positioning them for optimal welding angles, along with performing crane-oriented preventative maintenance and safety inspections.

ø  created and updated accurate computer records to track start, completion, and applied time for each assembly, while serving as an optimal liaison with engineers to correct fit-up or design problems and to incorporate design changes.

ø  performed successful training and supervising of new employees working in various areas throughout the fabrication building.

ø  maintained optimal compliance with detailed safety procedures and iso 9002 standards.

 

machine operator

manual woodworkers, gerton, nc                                                              1992 c 1995

ø  performed the set-up, operation, and maintenance of a polyester fiber shredding and blowing machine.

ø  achieved an increase in production capacity by over 4,000% through the simple development of a more efficient and effective manufacturing routine.

 

~ additional key experience ~

 

designer / builder, magna van, largo, fl                                                  1989 c 1992

electrician, craig s custom auto, largo, fl                                                 1984 c 1986

electronics installation technician, sunstate electronics, tampa, fl           1979 c 1984

education

 

successfully completed 40% of a bachelor of science degree in business administration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and progressive certified welder / fabricator role where i can contribute the dynamic skills i have gained from expertise in multiple industries, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i offer over 29 combined years of solid experience in welding / fabrication, machine operation, product design / building, and electrical / electronics installations, including extensive knowledge within preventative maintenance, quality control, and blueprint interpretation capacities.

 

you will find me to be a results-driven, quality-focused and detail-oriented team player who is dedicated to supporting your company s manufacturing goals, and i am confident that my sharp problem-solving proficiencies, strong decision-making abilities, and exceptional organizational skills will prove to be incredible assets to your organization.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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