Justin Richardson
Georgetown
Summary
Skilled welder with expertise in welding techniques, blueprint reading, and safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain equipment and collaborate effectively on fabrication processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
EnviroSep
Georgetown
10.2023 - Current
- Set up welding machines based on job at hand.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects and adherence to quality standards.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and best practices.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the workplace environment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Welder
SafeRack
Andrews
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Welder
Andrews Metal Works
Andrews
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Fabricated metal components according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts effectively and securely.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the workplace environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrew High School
Andrews, SC06-2018
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Fabrication processes
- Safety compliance
- Structural assembly
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Product welding
- Weld tacking
- Welding machine setup
- Structural welding
- Multi-process welding
Timeline
Welder
EnviroSep
10.2023 - Current
Welder
SafeRack
06.2019 - 10.2023
Welder
Andrews Metal Works
06.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Andrew High School