David Bergen
Anderson
Summary
Accomplished Fabrication Welder with extensive experience at Wright Metal, skilled in MIG and TIG welding. Proven track record in optimizing fabrication processes and ensuring quality assurance. Adept at collaborating with teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining safety compliance. Recognized for developing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization. Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Skilled in the field of metal joining and fabrication, known for productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Specialize in precision welding, advanced cutting techniques, and sophisticated brazing and soldering processes. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project completion through collaborative efforts. Talented fabrication welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines. Skilled Fabrication Welder with comprehensive background in diverse welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Stick. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products. Strong focus on safety regulations and procedures with proven record of high-quality workmanship. Experience in training junior welders has resulted in improved productivity levels at previous workplaces. Reliable professional accomplished with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Works independently to accomplish project goals and consistently completes assignments on-time. Skills include brazing, welding and flame cutting. Skilled welder with background in various welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing techniques. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and material properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics leading to efficient project completion. Improved workflow in previous roles by introducing innovative fabrication methods that enhanced productivity and quality. Precision-driven Fabrication Welder known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques critical to fabricating high-quality products. Excel in interpreting blueprints and executing complex welding projects with precision. Strong communication and teamwork abilities ensure successful collaboration on diverse projects. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. A committed student eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing product details and fostering strong customer relationships. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Wright Metal
Greenville
02.2002 - 03.2023
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
Fabrication Welder
Wright Metal
Greenville
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Welding Fabricator
McLaughlin Body Company
Anderson
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carolina High
Greenville 02-2000
Skills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Technical training
- Process optimization
- Time management
- Welding symbols
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Metallurgy
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Material costing
- Quality control and assurance
- Job orders
- Production
- Gas metal arc welding
- Welding procedure verification
- Department collaboration
- Fire prevention and protection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Titanium welding
- Cast iron welding
- Jig building
- Electrical safety
- High-level welding
- API 1104 pipeline welding code
- Pipe welding
- Custom fabrication
- Materials selection
- Welding safety procedures
- Flux core arc welding
- Hand tool safety
- Brass welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Blueprints
- Welding inspection
- Shop drawings
- Crane and rigging safety
- Defect repair
- Aluminum welding
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Personal protective equipment
- Ultrasonic testing
- Structure repair
- Welding procedure specification
- Troubleshooting tactics
- AWS D11 structural welding code
- Component assembly
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Inconel welding
- Jig fabrication
- Submerged arc welding
- Weld inspections
- Power tool safety
- Grinders
- Post-welding treatment
- Carbon steel welding
- Non-destructive testing
- Equipment monitoring
- Weld testing
- ISO 3834 quality requirements
- First aid and CPR
- Plasma cutting
- Parts fabrication
- Magnetic particle testing
- Fall protection
- Stainless steel welding
- ASME boiler and pressure vessel code
- Equipment management
Affiliations
i been welding for 25 years now i love going two work ever day
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Wright Metal
01.2010 - 04.2011
Fabrication Welder
Wright Metal
02.2002 - 03.2023
Welding Fabricator
McLaughlin Body Company
High School Diploma -
Carolina High
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