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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 of.

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 a.

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