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Denton, Texas, United States

• Support customer applications and technical support requirements across AMI’s product lifecycle including weld process development, site acceptance testing, training, and service support.• Develop and execute a strategy to deliver a differentiated level of service to the ESAB AMI customers.• Build a strong motivated team to manage and execute a technical phone support and onsite support plan. • Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify opportunities and improve product serviceability, durability, and performance.• Integrate new project and product development programs.• Develop and oversee execution of a plan to support customer applications that drives growth in the service business, independent service centers, and on-site support. • Work closely with finance and service leadership to continuously demonstrate the team’s financial contribution for sold services and training while managing cost budgets effectively.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Capital Project Team- Planning of project activities, executing assigned tasks, team deliverables, and working within the expected quality standards to ensure projects are successful.• Collaborate with team members on the current operational workflows, processes, and practices.• Identify, recommend, and facilitate manufacturing improvements in welding technology.• Research automation techniques for efficiency and plan factory layouts to optimize production.• Lead communication between management for effective implementation between multiple plant sites.• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.• Revise, develop and implement new procedures.• Assist Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure compliance on all company procedures, welding codes and standards for various projects.• Support all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods are carried out in accordance with quality standards as stated in ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and D1.3/D1.3M.• Perform visual inspection of welds in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and other contractual documents. • Ensure the Submerged Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding processes are carried out in accordance with codes and specifications.• Provide basic and advanced welding fundamental training to all operators. • Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis to assist maintenance on existing and upgraded equipment. • Maintain accurate records of Process Safety Management Changes (MOC).• Carry out basic housekeeping duties with workplace safety and health requirements in mind.

Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Denver Co.

Serve as a distributor and key end user subject matter expert for Miller Electric Mfg. Welding Equipment, Hobart Filler Metals, Welding Process Knowledge, and associated Welding Gases.• Assist distribution through training to better understand the benefits of Miller Electric Mfg. welding equipment and Hobart Filler Metal electrodes, and how to effectively sell the value. • Improve the existing training material and provide the sales teams with the most up-to-date information as the product line is modified to fit market demands.• Collaborate with internal Miller Electric business units to develop and deliver new product webinar content to our GAWDA channel partners.• Support Miller and Hobart in the educational market and help foster end-user relationships. • Responsible for updating, maintaining and communicating any changes to training information and courses.• Provide differentiated and focused training to help our channel partners grow Miller Electric Mfg. Welding Equipment and Hobart Filler Metal business. • Help develop newly hired team members. • Maintain a safe and organized training center, current Miller Electric Mfg. welding equipment and Hobart Filler Metals in multiple North American facilities.

Burnsville, Nc

Qualify and maintain Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and qualify by testing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).Magnetic Particle Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection and Visual Inspection of weldments.Instructor lead print reading classes and weld symbol training for Engineering Department.Conduct training and welder certifications to D1.1 Structural Steel, D1.2 Structural Aluminum, D1.3 Structural Sheet Steel and D1.6 Structural Stainless Steel Codes.Develop Weld Standards and Review prints to ensure proper weld symbols are specified.Multiple part consolidation and weld joint geometry improvements.Conduct and document Weld Quality Audits.

Burnsville, Nc

Lead monthly Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) Safety Events.Organize and direct Safety Committee.Document Accident Investigation Reports, Issue Safety Alerts, Develop and Implement Corrective Action.Schedule and Conduct Safety TrainingCertified 100% of all associates to AWS D1.3 Structural Sheet in All Position.Certified 100% of associates to AWS D1.1 Structural Steel welding in the 1G, 3G & 4G positions.Develop weld processes and procedures for fabrication.Develop and implementation of Assembly Weld Standards.

Burnsville, Nc

Responsible for production and ensuring quality standards.Implement Lean Manufacturing, and Rapid Continuous Improvements (RCI).Update Delivery, Cost, Control and Defect labor reports daily.Develop and maintain a professional relationship with associates to complete weld training, attendance records, accident reports, and corrective action plans.Communication of Engineering Change Request (ECR), Engineer Change Orders (ECO) and Bill of Materials (BOM)

Yancey, Nc

Prepare and administer assignments, lectures and exams for students.Review and implement change in weld technology to improve student learning.Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and industries.Establish a safe working environment to meet OSHA requirements Maintain welding equipment and supply inventory for efficient class operation.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Prepare and administer assignments, lectures and exams for students.Review and implement change in weld technology to improve student learning.Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and industries.Establish a safe working environment to meet OSHA requirements Maintain welding equipment and supply inventory for efficient class operation.

Associate'S Degree, Welding Technology/Welder, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Design, Minor Art History, 3.89

Nondestructive Examination For Liquid Penetrant Testing Levels I & Ii, Asnt Snt-Tc-1A (2006), Ansi/Asnt Cp-189-2006 And Nas 410 Rev 3, 4.0

Activities and Societies: 1200 Hours of Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and Visual Testing (VT)Liquid Penetrant Testing is a method.

Nondestructive Examination For Magnetic Particle Testing Levels I & Ii, Asnt Snt-Tc-1A (2006), Ansi/Asnt Cp-189-2006 And Nas 410 Rev 3, 4.0

Activities and Societies: 680 Hours of Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT) & Visual Inspection (VT)Magnitic Particle Testiing (MT) is.

Axcess Welding Equipment Set-Up And Control, Process Control, Modes Of Transfer, Terminology, Certificate

Advanced Modes of Transfer: Accu-Pulse, Accu-Curve, Accu-Speed, Profile Pulse, Regulated Metal Deposition (RMD)

Preparation For Aws Cwi/Cwe Welding Inspector/Educator Examination, Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator, Certificate Of Completion