Shelby Mooney
Pocatello
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
Efficient welder, able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods with MIG and stick ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 3 Welder
Virgina Transformer (VTCU)
Pocatello, ID
01.2024 - Current
- Operated MIG and TIG welding machines to produce high-quality welds on metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to accurately execute welding tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance production efficiency.
- Trained junior welders on best practices, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by performing inspections on completed welds for quality assurance.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Solved complex welding challenges by applying specialized techniques in MIG and Stick welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Welder/Firltter
Steel west
Pocatello , ID
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Welder/Fitter
SME Steel
Pocatello , ID
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Lawn Care Technician
TruGreen Lawn Care
Pocatello , ID
07.2016 - 10.2021
- Performed regular lawn maintenance, such as mowing, edging, trimming, and aerating.
- Inspected properties for weeds, pests, diseases, and other issues that could affect the health of grass or plants.
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Provided advice on proper care of lawns and gardens.
- Operated tractors with attachments such as spreaders and sprayers.
- Planted grass seed in areas where needed.
- Checked equipment for safety before use.
- Conducted routine maintenance on all power tools used during job duties.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Stored all chemicals safely in accordance with company policy.
- Attended monthly training sessions related to industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Horizons Alternative Highschool
Pocatello, ID06.2010
Skills
- Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural Welding
- Torch Cutting
- Fabrication
- Equipment Operation
- Surface Preparation
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Brake Press Operation
- Parts Fabrication
- Specification Interpretation
- Shaping and Cutting
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint reading
- Torch cutting
- Layout and fitting
- Critical thinking
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Vertical welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Arc welding
- Flat welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Horizontal welding
- MIG welding professional
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Cutting techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- Wire feed machines
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Parts fabrication
- Welding position proficiency
- Crane operation (Overhead crane only)
- Surface preparation
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Brake press operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Hand-forming workpieces
- Heat treatment
- Rigging techniques
- Specification interpretation
- Valve repairs
- Distortion control
- Safety equipment usage
- Quality assurance
- Overhead welding
- Welding machine setup
- Welding inspection
- Location layout
- Weld slagging
- Weld tacking
- MIG welding
- Hand and power tool operation
- Surface grinding
- Decision-making
- Welding techniques
Timeline
Level 3 Welder
Virgina Transformer (VTCU)
01.2024 - Current
Welder/Firltter
Steel west
03.2022 - 01.2024
Welder/Fitter
SME Steel
10.2021 - 03.2022
Lawn Care Technician
TruGreen Lawn Care
07.2016 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
New Horizons Alternative Highschool