Welder

• Jul 2023 - Present

Welder / Project Lead

• Oct 2007 - Jul 2023

• Supervised and trained welders in the fabrication of custom steel components up to 100 tons, from 1/2” to 8” thick material using 1/16” and 3/32” flux core wire, as well as .035 and .045 hardwire. • Trained employees on equipment use and crane operation. • Prioritized projects based on shop schedules, resources, and customer deadlines. • Set-up and performed weld-tests for new applicants. • Mentored welder-trainees to prepare them for successfully passing weld-tests. • Participated in the employee performance review process. • Provided feedback to Plant Manager and Human Resource Manager on new hires, employee discipline concerns, and employee terminations. • Communicated with customers on projects during on-site quality visits. • Attended monthly safety meetings and modeled safe working practices to help reduce workers-comp injuries. • Coordinated information with engineers, employees, and upper management on project status and updates as needed. • Identified opportunities for process efficiencies to reduce costs and increase profitability. • Improved employee morale by increasing communication, addressing issues, and providing solutions in a timely manner. Show less

Team Lead Assembler

• May 2004 - Oct 2007

• Lead an assembly team and coached members on efficient assembly techniques to meet customer deadlines and ensure on-time delivery. • Inspected finished product(s) to assure quality prior to shipping to end-use customer(s). • Assessed strengths and weaknesses of team members and made appropriate staffing changes to improve performance and productivity. • Laid out, fitted, and fabricated all parts according to chart specifications. • Well-versed in repetitive production welding techniques. Show less