Introduction: Personal Summary:
I am an experienced MIG and MMA welder/fabricator with a background of successfully welding and fabricating stainless steel and various other metal components. I possess extensive knowledge of specialist welding machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. I have worked on a variety of projects, using hand-welding and also flame-cutting equipment to cut or weld metal components or pipes. I have also been involved in performing routine servicing and repairs on specialist welding equipment. I am multiskilled, talented, confident, organized, and able to prioritize and meet deadlines. I am an excellent communicator, who can relate well with people at all levels, and I have the flexibility to work well as part of a team and also individually. I am approachable and able to build relationships quickly. I am able to read and work from detailed drawings. I have an excellent safety track record when working on a job.
My key skills and competencies are as follows:
* Constructing and repairing various metal parts by welding them together
* Occasionally welding beams in other structures
* Installing equipment and pipes such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings
* Welding components in flat, vertical and also overhead positions
* Accurately examining and measuring work pieces for defects, etc.
* Cutting large metal objects into pieces to be discarded
* Measuring work pieces with straightedges to ensure correct specifications
* Preheating pipes and work pieces, using hand torch or heating furnace
* Notifying managers of any defective or faulty equipment or material
* Constantly monitoring the fitting, burning, and welding processes
* Removing rough spots or loose metal from work pieces
* Fusing metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, and flux-cored arc
* Experience of working in home construction and manufacturing
* Safety conscious and able to provide and ensure a safe working environment to work in
* Able to work at heights on scaffolds, etc.
* Experience in HPHW systems installation and fabrication
* Able to work from technical drawings