Kris wilder
Meridian
Summary
Accomplished Metal Fabricator with extensive experience at YESCO, skilled in welding techniques and blueprint reading. Proven track record in quality inspection and project management, ensuring compliance with specifications. Adept at mentoring apprentices, fostering a collaborative work environment while maintaining high safety standards. Committed to delivering exceptional results in every project.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
YESCO
Garden City
10.2005 - Current
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
- Operated cutting torch and welding machine to accurately cut or join metal parts per specifications.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to assess dimensions, tolerances, and materials for fabrication.
- Inspected welded surfaces to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on fabricating machines through lubrication and cleaning.
- Cleaned work area post-shift to uphold safety protocols and organization.
- Mentored apprentices and provided training to enhance skills and productivity.
- Calculated costs, labor, and material requirements for various fabricating projects.
Fabricator
Golden West Advertising
Boise
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units prior to installation.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Completed preventative maintenance tasks for machinery and scheduled large-scale repairs.
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Metal cutting
- Quality inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Project management
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
YESCO
10.2005 - Current
Fabricator
Golden West Advertising
01.1999 - 01.2004
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