Jason Lambert
Pocatello
Summary
Seasoned welder with 19 years of hands-on experience in shop welding, assembly line production welding, burn table operation, and precise line boring. Proven track record of delivering high-quality welds under stringent production schedules, optimizing workflows to reduce downtime, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Adept at interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, setting up and maintaining burn tables, and performing accurate line boring while maintaining tight tolerances. Currently expanding my skill set with formal AutoCAD training to enhance part documentation, fabrication planning, and collaborative design-to-production communication. Strong communicator and team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and adherence to ISO and quality management practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Drafting Assistant
Idaho Manufacturing Solutions
Pocatello
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted engineers with drafting and design modifications for manufacturing projects.
- Utilized CAD software to produce high-quality drawings for various manufacturing processes.
- Conducted regular reviews of drafts to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Implemented revisions as required by engineering or customer.
- Generated detailed 3D models and advanced assemblies, weldments and drawings.
Welding Fabricator
Petersen Inc.
Pocatello
12.2011 - 11.2024
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
- Operated various welding machines, including MIG and SAW welders.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production quality and speed.
- Identified any potential problems or delays in the production process.
- Operated a line boring machine, plasma burn table, rolls, and positioners on various projects.
Welding Fabricator
American Fabrication
Idaho Falls
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Operated various welding machines, including MIG and SAW welders.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, tanks, and pressure vessels.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
Trail Crew Member
USDA Forest Service
Mackay
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Maintained and repaired trails to ensure safe access for hikers.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for trail construction and maintenance tasks.
- Operated chainsaws safely while cutting down trees blocking access routes.
- Installed signage along trails for public use and safety awareness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05-2006
Skills
- CAD software (Solidworks)
- 3D modeling
- Design modification
- Detailing drawings
- Engineering and quality collaboration
- Welding techniques (GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW-G, SAW)
- Cutting techniques (Oxy-fuel, Plasma, Laser & Plasma tables)
- Line Boring
- Production line management
Timeline
Drafting Assistant
Idaho Manufacturing Solutions
11.2024 - 09.2025
Welding Fabricator
Petersen Inc.
12.2011 - 11.2024
Welding Fabricator
American Fabrication
05.2007 - 05.2011
Trail Crew Member
USDA Forest Service
05.2004 - 09.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
College of Southern Idaho