Maintenance Mechanic - Pelican Waste - Port Allen, LA
(2023-01 - 2024-07)
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
Welder Helper - Shaw Group - Walker, LA
(2021-07 - 2022-12)
- Follow safety protocols at all times while operating equipment and working with hazardous materials.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Welder Helper - Flucker Farms - Port Allen, LA
(2010-04 - 2018-06)
- Test welded surfaces to evaluate strength of joints.
- Check for proper fit of parts before beginning any welding operation.
- Operate forklifts or cranes when moving large items from one location to another.
- Read blueprints, sketches and job orders to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
- Repair broken or cracked parts using appropriate welding techniques.
Welder - Trinity Marine Industries - Brusly, LA
(2006-10 - 2009-01)
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
