Daniel Gillenwater
Marietta
Summary
Proactive Mechanic with background Repairing components from defecation, misuse, and producing high-quality work through indepth diagnostics. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent diagnostic, repair, and welding abilities. Highly experienced in all welding processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricatior, Lead Welder
Pride Mechanical & Fabrication
03.2025 - Current
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- 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.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
- Led team training sessions, boosting overall skill levels with advanced welding techniques.
- Collaborated on design of custom metalwork projects, meeting client specifications with innovative solutions.
Mechanical Specialist
Uhual
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Increased production rates with thorough equipment inspections and timely repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
Welding Fabricator
Pride Mechanical & Fabrication
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
- Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
- Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Mentored junior welders, providing guidance on proper techniques for achieving high-quality results.
Education
Certificate - Diesel Technoligy
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC07-2025
Certificate - Welding Technoligy And Robotic Welding
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12-2024
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Team collaboration
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Metal fabrication
- Tool maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Engine repair
- Brake systems
- Heavy equipment repair
- Work order management
- Drive train systems
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Fleet maintenance
- Air conditioning systems
- Chassis repair
- Steering systems
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Motorcycle repair
Certification
- Certified Forklift operator, Uhual
- ASE entry level, Air brake systems, Diesel Engines, Steering and Suspension, Preventative Maintenance, and Electrical/Electronic Systems
- AWS F1,2,3,4 welding positions stick and tig solid
- AWS G1,2,5,6 welding positions Stick and tig solid
Timeline
Fabricatior, Lead Welder
Pride Mechanical & Fabrication
03.2025 - Current
Mechanical Specialist
Uhual
10.2024 - 03.2025
Welding Fabricator
Pride Mechanical & Fabrication
05.2021 - 10.2024
Certificate - Diesel Technoligy
Greenville Technical College
Certificate - Welding Technoligy And Robotic Welding
Greenville Technical College
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