Carson Martin
Melba
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane as well as other equipment/tools. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Diesel Mechanic
Knife River
Boise
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
- MiG and duel shield welding, oxy torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma cutting.
- Paint projects upon completion
- Fabrication experience taking measurements cutting and prepping materials fitting/ assembly and finish welding.
- Forklift certification
- Overhead Crain certification
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Operated power tools and equipment to support welding tasks effectively.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in diesel engines and related systems.
- Performed preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and vehicles.
- Repaired fuel systems, electrical components, and hydraulic systems effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance and repair work performed.
- Assisted in training junior mechanics on best practices and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while working on equipment repairs.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Fabrication Welder
Sawtooth welding
Nampa
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Production welding experience
- Field welding experience
- Stick welding, MiG welding, duel shield welding
- Oxy and plasma cutting
- Hydraulic bandsaw cutting
- Loading and strapping down loads
- Driving large truck/ trailer
- Telehandler, forklift, sissior lift, man basket operating experience
- Fabrication experience following blueprints and cutting and prepping materials
Education
Columbia High School
Nampa, IdahoSkills
- MiG welding
- Stick welding
- Plasma cutting
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment operating
Certification
- Forklift certification
- Overhead Crain certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/Diesel Mechanic
Knife River
08.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Sawtooth welding
10.2020 - 08.2023
Columbia High School