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Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States

Fabricated and fit up various metals according to blueprints Constructed new tanks and repaired old tanks for Oil and Gas companies across the country. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and tape measure.Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.Signal crane operators to move large workpieces.Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.Arc gouged, operated Submerged arc welding machine, and trac torch to fit and weld large metal components according to blueprints.Signal crane operators to move large workpieces by hand signals and/or radio.operated 7 ton forklift, excavator and skid steer to prepare ground, move loads of material, and build metal structures.Operated Aerial lift and scissor lift to appropriate heights to weld and work safely in elevated areas. Conducted inspection and preventative maintenance on all machines/tools

Jordan, Minnesota, United States

Worked directly with US Army Corps of Engineers personnel on key projects at both Webbers Falls Lock and Dam (L&D 16) and Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam (L&D 15)Followed US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 and OSHA Safety Regulations Installed and repaired structural steelWelded new structural, steel components and conducted weld repairs to existing steel structuresInstalled and removed of scaffoldingOperated mini barges to haul material through lock, coordinating with lock operator for passage to gates of the dam.Worked directly with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to locate and mark locations of steel to be repaired and steel to be sand blasted and painted according to blueprintsSandblasted marked locations, applied Zinc to prevent rust and corrosion, and painted accordingly, by striping and airless spray paintingOrganized, sorted, and labeled all tools, equipment, and material according to job specs

Geismar, Louisiana, United States

Fabricated and fit up various metals according to blueprints Constructed new tanks and repaired old tanks for Oil and Gas companies across the country. Welded, Arc gouged, operated GOAT, operated trac torch, operated 7 ton forklift, skid steer, and various man lifts. Conducted inspection and preventative maintenance on all welding machines and tools. Laid out, positioned, and secured parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and tape measure.Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld tank and pipe parts. Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.Observed hvdrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat- bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Mentored team members to ensure optimal performance and adherence to policies and procedures Trained soldiers on tactical, mechanized, and all weapon systems that were included in infantry operations Inspection of personnel and equipment Received and issued ordersCoordinated infantry fighting vehicle operations, organic and supporting firepower, and dismounted fire in mounted and dismounted operations Maintained accountability, schedules, duties, and well-being of 4 soldiersTrained soldiers in weapon safety and infantry tactics in simulated training environments.Qualified expert on all squad weapon systems Supervised the security of the company, it’s vehicles, storage containers, vehicles personnel and equipment totaling over $100M with zero lossSuccessful deployment overseas in 2018 Awarded multiple Army Achievement Medals for planning and supervising operations for the compan. Sorted and routed incoming correspondence and messages Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat Trained in the use of tear gas and explosivesWrote office job descriptions and directives Served as custodian and destruction of classified documents Operated and maintained communications equipment Performed as a fire team member during situation training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills Expert in tactical and technical guidance Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use Supervised improvised construction projects Documented and processed classified materialsLed fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills Tracked personnel and supplies within the company Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders Planned and briefed personnel on missions. Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Restored carburetors, fuel pumps, distributors, starters, valves and various systemsFilled out warranty claims, managed parts inventory, tracked, ordered and installed parts Repaired wide variety of small engine machinery by restoring transmissions, carburetors,differentials, fuel pumps, distributors, starters, valves, and various systems. Kept tools clean, sharpened, maintained and put away after job tasks to keep shop in good working order. Managed parts inventory, ordered tracking and repair documentation by keeping detailed and accurate records. Oiled and cleaned machines and coolant to machine reservoirs. Safely operated and maintained heavy equipment including forklifts, tractors, and bulldozers.

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Climbed trees to make precise cuts using safety harness and climbing equipment.Conducted landscape procedures to be inspected by supervisors. Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general ground maintenance. Checked all machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent machine malfunction. Removed debris from work site and followed proper disposal practices. Controlled direction of falling trees by correctly placing wedges and cutting in strategic locations. Operated saws and felling machinery to complete work, considering tree heights, areas, and necessary cuts to plan and carry out efficient operations.Operated and maintained heavy equipment