Summary of Qualifications

·   Certified combination welder with 15+ years experience.

·   Self-motivated, efficient and safety conscious.

·   Profound knowledge of welding theory and principles.

·   Exceptional knowledge of welding tools and welding codes.

·   Great skills in drill press, punch press, shear and threading machines.

Employment History

Warehouse team leader -Special Events Management Company, Chicago, IL.  07/09-10/09

·   Loaded and unloaded equipment.

·   Escorted patrons in appropriate sections.

Welder-Hope Fencing Company, Chicago, IL.          06/08-11/08

·   Repaired broken or cracked parts, filled holes and increased size of metal parts, using welding equipment.

·   Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position.

·   Set-up and operated acetylene or electric arc welding.

·   Cleaned and degreased parts, using wire brushes, portable grinder, or chemical bath.

Collections specialist-CB Accounts, Peoria, IL.          04/01-06/03

·   Managed and negotiated payments on delinquent medical accounts.

·   Reviewed and analyzed problem accounts.

Welder-O'Brien Steel Company, Peoria, IL.            09/99-12/01

·   Manufactured electrical towers for Rohn Industries.

·   Chipped or grinded off excess weld, slag, or splatter, using hand scraper or power chipper or arc-cutting equipment.

·   Positioned work pieces and clamps together or assembled in jigs and fixtures.

·   Sharpened and tempered tools.

Welder- Vapor Corporation, Niles, IL.            05/97-06/99

·   Manufactured steam boilers for heavy equipment water craft.

·   Operated acetylene or electric arc welding equipment to heat and shape metals.

·   Cut and fitted materials for weld.

·   Welded metal parts, pipelines, machinery, equipment, and other metal items.

Welder-Welding Apparatus Company, Chicago, IL.          09/95-06/97

·   Manufactured custom exhaust systems for speed boats and cars.

·   Welded automotive and related equipment.

·   Preheated work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace.

·   Ignited torch, started power and struck arc.

·   Reviewed layouts, blueprints, diagrams and work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.

Welder-Chicago Metal Fabricators, Chicago, IL.          10/94-09/95

·   Carried out welding work during construction of rail car covers.

·   Performed minor welding duties during manufacturing.

Education

Grand Rapids Vocational Technology, Grand Rapids, Mi.

Certification- Combination Welder, 09/89